Low-Carb Burgers with Brie and Avocado

These Low-Carb Burgers with Brie and Avocado are inspired by a burger I thought up and ordered at The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro in Brampton.  I was looking for a lighter burger option and opted for a 100% beef burger on a lettuce leaf and topped with some of my favourite toppings: brie, avocado, tomato and onion.  It was the best burger I have ever tasted!  Wanting to reproduce the same burger at home I created this recipe, which is very similar to the one I had.  The recipe features a thick, juicy beef burger on top of a green lettuce leaf topped with creamy avocado, melted brie, fresh tomato and red onion.  This is now my go-to burger recipe!

Tips for Making Perfect Burgers

1. Use fresh, organic beef:  Fresh organic ground beef makes the most flavourful burgers, however regular beef may be substituted if desired.
2. Do not over-mix:  When mixing the seasoning into the ground beef, do not knead the beef too much or the burgers will be dense and dry.
3. Make an indentation:  The indentation made at the centre of each beef patty will ensure the burgers have a level height when cooked.
4. Use high-quality mustard: Not all mustard is made alike and there is a huge difference between high-quality mustard and your average grocery store mustard.  These burgers taste best when you use high-quality mustard, which you can find at specialty stores or health food stores like Whole Foods.

Recipe Q & A

Q:  Can I substitute the lean ground beef for extra-lean? 

 A:  Yes you can.  The burgers will still be flavourful, however they will be slightly less juicy due to their lower fat content.

 Q:  Can I substitute the grape tomatoes for other tomato varieties? 

 A:  Yes you can, however grape tomatoes contribute a delicious sweet flavour to the burgers.

 Q:  Can I substitute the red onion for other onion varieties? 

 A:  Yes you can.  Sweet onion also goes well with these burgers.

Low-Carb Burgers with Brie and Avocado

Recipe By:        Blue Ribbon Eats
Servings:            4 burgers
Prep Time:        30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Burger:

700g organic lean ground beef
1/3 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons German mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Toppings:

4 large leafs of green leaf lettuce
1 large Avocado, sliced
16 grape tomatoes, sliced
1/2 Red onion, sliced
8 thick slices of Brie cheese
Ketchup
German mustard

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl add beef, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, worcestershire sauce and salt.  Mix gently and quickly using your hands until combined.  Form four equal patties ~1 inch high and with an indentation in the centre.
2. Cook the burgers on a cast-iron skillet or barbeque until medium or 145°F.  Right before the burgers are done cooking place two slices of brie on top of each.
3. Place the cooked burgers on a plate and loosely cover them with aluminum foil.  Let them rest for ~5 minutes before serving.
4. Assemble each burger as desired.  Use a large lettuce leaf in place of the bun and garnish the burger with the avocado, tomatoes, red onion, mustard and ketchup toppings.

Yields 4 burgers

Low-Carb Burgers with Brie and Avocado

30 minPrep Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

Burger:

700g organic lean ground beef

1/3 teaspoon onion powder

1/3 teaspoon garlic powder

1/3 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons German mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Toppings:

4 large leafs of green leaf lettuce

1 large Avocado, sliced

16 grape tomatoes, sliced

1/2 Red onion, sliced

8 thick slices of Brie cheese

Ketchup

German mustard

Instructions

1. In a large bowl add beef, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, worcestershire sauce and salt.  Mix gently and quickly using your hands until combined.  Form four equal patties ~1 inch high and with an indentation in the centre.
2. Cook the burgers on a cast-iron skillet or barbeque until medium or 145°F.  Right before the burgers are done cooking place two slices of brie on top of each.
3. Place the cooked burgers on a plate and loosely cover them with aluminum foil.  Let them rest for ~5 minutes before serving.
4. Assemble each burger as desired.  Use a large lettuce leaf in place of the bun and garnish the burger with the avocado, tomatoes, red onion, mustard and ketchup toppings.

Nutrition

Calories

819 cal

Fat

25 g

Carbs

4 g

Protein

148 g

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