Description
These Keto Feta Burgers with Tomato Cream Sauce are a delicious low-carb dinner option, featuring juicy beef patties mixed with tangy feta, fresh basil, and garlic, all smothered in a rich and creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for keto enthusiasts and those craving a flavorful, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 2 lbs Ground beef
- 4 oz Feta cheese
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Fresh chopped basil
- 2 tsp Minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tomato Cream Sauce
- 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
- Prepare Burger Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, crumbled feta cheese, chopped basil, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Patties: Shape the meat mixture into 14 equal-sized patties, ensuring they are compact and uniform for even cooking.
- Cook Patties: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook them to your preferred level of doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside.
- Deglaze Pan: Drain excess grease from the skillet to prevent a greasy sauce. Lower the heat to medium, then add 2 tablespoons of beef stock to the skillet and scrape the bottom with a spatula to release browned bits, infusing flavor into the sauce.
- Make Tomato Cream Sauce: Whisk in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Stir continuously until the sauce is well blended and begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Coat Patties with Sauce: Return the cooked patties to the skillet and gently toss them in the tomato cream sauce, ensuring each patty is well coated and heated through.
- Serve: Plate the patties with sauce and garnish with additional freshly chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute beef stock with bone broth or vegetable stock for variation.
- If feta cheese is too tangy, opting for a milder cheese like mozzarella can slightly mellow the flavor.
- Ensure patties are not overcrowded in the skillet to achieve a good sear.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep; store patties and sauce separately for reheating.
- Serve with keto-friendly sides such as steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice to keep the meal low-carb.
