Description
Enjoy a keto-friendly version of the classic Big Mac with these smash burgers! Featuring fluffy almond flour buns and a sugar-free Big Mac sauce, this recipe delivers all the satisfying flavors without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) Ground Beef (80% Lean)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 120g (1 cup) Almond Flour
- 100g (3.5oz) Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
- 30g (2 tbsp) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 2 tsp Sesame Seeds
- 8oz (225g) Cheddar Cheese Slices
- 240ml (1 cup) Mayonnaise (Egg-Based)
- 2 tbsp Sugar-Free Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 tsp White Distilled Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sweet Pickle Relish (No Wine)
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
- 30g (½ cup) Iceberg Lettuce, Shredded
- 4 Large Dill Pickle Chips
- 30g (¼ cup) White Onion, Diced
Instructions
- Prepare Big Mac Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, relish, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika; refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Whip Cloud Buns: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar to stiff peaks; gently fold in almond flour, mozzarella, cream cheese, salt, and butter.
- Bake Cloud Buns: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F); bake bun batter for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Shape Beef Patties: Form ground beef into 60-g (2-oz) balls; chill for 15 minutes.
- Smash & Sear Patties: Sear patties in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side, adding cheddar cheese during the last minute.
- Assemble Burgers: Layer sauce, lettuce, onion, pickle, and patties between cloud bun halves.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve immediately with a drizzle of sauce and microgreens.
Notes
For best results, ensure egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for the cloud buns. Chilling the beef patties helps them maintain shape during searing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smash Burger
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg