These Low Carb Jalapeno Burgers have all the feels of a jalapeno popper but stuffed inside of a burger. Stuffed with diced jalapenos, cheese and bacon, it can't get any better than this.
Perfect on the grill for your summer time bbq's or make them in the oven or stovetop. Either way you will love this hot meaty deliciousness. Keeping it low carb on a lettuce wrap or serve it on a keto bun or waffle. You might also like this Low Carb Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper or this Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Meatloaf recipe.
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🥘 Ingredient notes
Made with fresh medium ground beef, diced jalapenos, a blend of cheeses, bacon and seasoned with chili powder. The perfect blend of flavours while keeping it low carb and keto friendly.
- Ground beef: I used ground sirloin but you can use any ground beef you prefer
- Cream cheese: for that mild sweet taste and pleasant tang makes this pie feel like a cheesecake. I use a full fat cream cheese.
- Mozzarella: delicate, slightly sour with a milk freshness and all the melty feels
- Cheddar cheese: I used a marble cheddar as that's what I had on hand.
- Jalapenos: have a slight level of heat that doesn't overdo it so you can enjoy all the flavours of this juicy burger.
- Bacon: crispy and chewy, salty and savoury adds that extra yumminess
👨🏻🍳 Steps by step instructions
How to make the Low Carb Jalapeno Burgers
STEP 1: In a medium bowl combine all the cheese, diced jalapenos, bacon, salt and pepper with a fork until incorporated.
STEP 2: form patties to about ¼ thick burgers. Place 2 tablespoon of the jalapeno mixture on top of one patty and place another patty on top. Pinch down the sides to seal.
STEP 3: Sprinkle with chili powder and grill to your preferred doneness.
⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions
- Serve: these low carb jalapeno burgers would go well with an appetizer like my dill pickle chips, asparagus fries or mozzarella sticks
- Storage: store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge
- Cheese: you can use different cheeses in this burger. How about some fontina, gruyere or provolone cheese?
💭 Frequently asked questions
Jalapenos are moderate to mildly spicy. I can't handle very spicy foods but I find jalapenos mild.
Since the stuffing is seasoned with salt and pepper, plus you have the saltiness from the bacon, it is not necessary to salt the beef other than the chili powder.
These burgers are have only 2g of carbohydrates, so they should fit into the keto or low carb diet. They are also diabetic friendly, made with ingredients low on the glycemic index.
No, the patties are simply made with ground beef. I do not add anything else to the patties.
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Low Carb Jalapeno Burgers
Instructional Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup diced jalapenos
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine all the cheese, diced jalapenos, bacon with salt and pepper using a fork until incorporated.
- form burger patties to about ¼ thick rounds and place 2 tablespoon of the jalapeno mixture on top of one patty and then place another patty on top and pinch down the sides to seal.
- Sprinkle with chili powder and grill to your preferred doneness. Burgers are thick so roughly 5 minutes per side at 400°F
- (Refer to the video instructions below if further clarification is needed)
Notes
- Serve: these low carb jalapeno burgers would go well with an appetizer like my dill pickle chips, asparagus fries or mozzarella sticks
- Storage: store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge
- Cheese: you can use different cheeses in this burger. How about some fontina, gruyere or provolone cheese?
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Susan says
My husband made these as a Canada Day treat and were they EVER!!! Absolutely delicious! Thanks for another terrific recipe!
Oscar Chimenti says
Awesome, love these burgers.
Katie Youngs says
The cheese stuffing in these burgers was soooo good! I will be making them again for sure!
Amy Roskelley says
What a GREAT addition to use cream cheese! YUM