Description
These Keto Feta Burgers are a delicious fusion of savory beef and tangy feta, topped with a rich tomato cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they are both satisfying and low in carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground beef
- 4 oz feta Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Fresh chopped basil
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Beef stock
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 lbs of ground beef, 1 egg, 4 oz of crumbled feta cheese, 2 tbsp of fresh chopped basil, 2 tsp of minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Use your hands to mix everything until well blended, ensuring not to overwork the meat to keep the patties tender.
- Form the mixture into 14 equal-sized patties, about ½ inch thick. Press a slight indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Drain any excess grease from the pan, but leave the flavorful bits behind.
- Lower the heat to medium and add 2 tbsp of beef stock to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom, which will enhance the sauce flavor. Cook for about 1 minute until the stock has reduced slightly.
- Whisk in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, ¼ cup of chopped green onions, and 2 tbsp of tomato paste. Mix until well combined, and bring to a gentle simmer, about 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed. Cook down the sauce until it has thickened to your desired consistency — this should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully place the patties back into the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat. Allow them to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes so they soak up the flavors.
- Serve the burgers warm, garnished with more freshly chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the beef mixture to keep the burgers tender. You can substitute feta cheese with crumbled goat cheese if needed, and for a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free cheese alternative and coconut cream.