Keto Omaha

Love a Big Mac but ditching the carbs? This Keto Big Mac-Style Burger gives you all the classic flavors—juicy double patties, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, pickles, and that signature tangy sauce—without the bun! Served inside a low-carb chaffle bun, cheese crisps, or lettuce wrap, it’s the perfect keto-friendly fast-food fix!

Ingredients (Serves 2)

🍔 For the Burger Patties:

• ½ lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)

🧀 For the Toppings:

• 4 slices cheddar or American cheese

• ¼ cup shredded lettuce

• 4 dill pickle slices

• 2 tablespoons diced onions

🥣 For the Keto Big Mac Sauce:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon sugar-free ketchup

• 1 teaspoon mustard

• 1 teaspoon dill pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)

• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

🥖 For the Keto “Bun” Alternative (Choose One!):

1️⃣ Chaffle Bun (Makes 2 Chaffles per Burger):

• 1 egg

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon almond flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

2️⃣ Lettuce Wrap Option:

• 2 large butter lettuce leaves

3️⃣ Cheese Crisps as “Bread”:

• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (baked until crispy)

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Keto “Bread” Alternative:

(If using chaffles as buns)

• Preheat a mini waffle maker.

• In a bowl, whisk together egg, shredded cheese, almond flour, baking powder, and garlic powder.

• Pour half the batter into the waffle maker and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

• Repeat for the second chaffle.

💡 Other Options:

✔️ Use cheese crisps for a crunchy burger bun.

✔️ Go bun-free and serve as a lettuce wrap!

2️⃣ Make the Keto Big Mac Sauce:

• In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, dill pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

• Stir until smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Cook the Burger Patties:

• In a bowl, mix ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.

• Form into four thin burger patties.

• Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through.

• During the last minute of cooking, top with cheddar cheese and cover with a lid to melt.

4️⃣ Assemble the Big Mac-Style Burger:

• Spread Big Mac sauce on the bottom chaffle (or lettuce wrap).

• Layer lettuce, pickles, a cheeseburger patty, diced onions, another cheeseburger patty, more sauce, and the top chaffle.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Pair with keto zucchini fries or a simple side salad for the ultimate fast-food experience!

🔥 Pro Tip: Add extra bacon or a fried egg for an even more indulgent Big Mac!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – 1 Big Mac-Style Burger with Chaffle Bun)

• Calories: ~580

• Protein: ~50g

• Fat: ~42g

• Net Carbs: ~6g