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Whole30 Barbecue Cheeseburger with Low-Calorie Sauce

Savory Whole30 Barbecue Cheeseburgers with Tangy Low-Cal Sauce

4servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Whole30 Barbecue Cheeseburger with Low-Calorie Sauce

About this recipe

Enjoy a delicious and guilt-free barbecue cheeseburger that perfectly aligns with Whole30 principles. This recipe combines all the smoky, savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger with a tangy, low-calorie sauce for a complete summer delight.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices Whole30 compliant cheese
  • 4 large lettuce leaves
  • 4 thick slices of tomato
  • 4 slices of red onion

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Combine ground beef, almond flour, onion, parsley, barbecue sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.

  4. 4

    Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, ensuring they reach desired doneness.

  5. 5

    Add a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of grilling.

  6. 6

    Place patties on lettuce leaves, top with tomato and red onion slices.

  7. 7

    Drizzle low-calorie sauce over each burger and serve.

Chef's tip

Ensure to use a Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce to maintain the dietary integrity of the dish.

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