I wanted to name this beefy masterpiece the Ultimate Keto Dude Burger, but decided on Keto Sheet Pan Burgers with Bacon and Jalapeño, because the Google search algorithm lacks creativity and rewards super boring but descriptive titles. Boo hiss. Whatever you want to call it, this delicious keto bunless burger is so amazing that you won’t miss the bread at all!
Can we all just take a minute and appreciate that a) keto sheet pan meals are life right now, and b) this keto sheet pan burger recipe proves that you don’t need a grill or a lot of hand’s on cooking time to be indulging that burger craving.
Seriously though – when I decided to try this idea out, even I was skeptical. Who wants a baked burger? No grill marks, no smoky charred flavor, not even second rate pan sear for flavor? I had understandable concerns that this keto sheet pan burger concept would be an epic fail. Or at the very least a ho hum throw away.
I’m happy to report that these keto sheet pan burgers are LEGIT. The bacon grease spreads and soaks into the jalapeños and onions, giving them extra flavor and lusciousness. The patties themselves are simply seasoned and juicy – the perfect canvas for the bold flavors of the jalapeño, pepper jack cheese, onions and bacon.
The jalapeños caramelized a bit and got crisp around the edges, which I loved. You’ll notice in true dude burger style, there is no tomato, no fru-fru avocado or girly arugula – just nutritionally defunct iceberg lettuce, and dill pickles (which are optional) for a little crunch. Minimum veggies, maximum meat and cheese, lots of bold, spicy, flavor.
Just the way Mr. Hungry likes it.
Gorgeous and flavorful on their own, what makes these keto sheet pan burgers truly craveable is that sauce. So easy to make, but so very, very delicious.
Creamy, tangy, spicy, sweet – it’s everything you ever wanted in a keto burger sauce. And if you love it as much as I do, you’ll find other ways to use it too – on chicken, on salads, even drizzled over broccoli or cauliflower. It makes so many things taste better! You’ll see.
There is so little commitment involved in these keto sheet pan burgers that I just know you’re going to want to try them! And once you taste them you’ll want to put them in the regular rotation! Especially since this one is easily customized to everybody’s preference within the family, and it’s a no brainer to do buns for those that want them and no buns for those that don’t!
If you want to keep it keto but still have the bun – try my Keto HOP Burger Buns with it!
As a side point, leftovers refrigerate just fine as separate components and reheat well in the microwave (not the sauce or lettuce obvi) for about 1 minute on high. I ate them two days in a row crumbled up with extra lettuce as a warm salad and it was just as tasty as on day one when I ate it burger style as shown.
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Keto Sheet Pan Burgers with Bacon & Jalapeño
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A Keto sheet pan burger recipe that is easy to make and loaded with bold flavors. You’ll want to make this one over and over again! Atkins, low carb, Keto, gluten free, nut free.
Ingredients
For the burger patties:
- 24 ounces ground beef (80/20 chuck is best)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (reduce to 3/4 tsp if using table salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the toppings:
- 6 slices raw bacon, cut in half
- 4 slices of onion (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced into rings
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup real mayonnaise (I prefer Hellman’s or Dukes for store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated erythritol sweetener (I use Swerve)
Serve over iceberg lettuce with dill pickle chips if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl and mix well with your hands.
- Form into 4 patties of about equal size and place on a large baking sheet.
- Place the bacon, onion rings, and jalapeño slices on the same baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, and sweetener and stir well until smooth. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Remove sheet pan from the oven after 18 minutes and place one slice of cheese on each burger patty.
- Set oven to broil on high.
- Return pan to the oven and broil for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven.
- Build each burger with 1 patty, 3 pieces of bacon, 1 slice onion, desired amount of jalapeños and a generous drizzle of sauce (shown with optional lettuce and pickles.)
- Serve warm.
Notes
*Net carbs = 4g per serving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger as shown
- Calories: 608
- Fat: 46g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
Jessica says
I first had this recipe when I did the SCKC and my husband and I love it so much that it’s become a staple in our house. We love spicy food and the jalapeños just make this recipe!
Nancy says
I just started the SCKC diet. I was a little skeptical, because I love a good cheeseburger. I made this and I don’t even miss the cheese. I can’t imagine what the sauce would taste like without the sweetener, but who cares. You don’t need it. I have loved every one of your recipes, but this one is now my favorite.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Nancy! This is a favorite of our still too!
Jen says
So good! Thanks for the recipe! I just started on the SCKC, after completing the soup 5 day. Thank you for making it easy with such good food.
Savanna says
My new favorite! Thanks so much. Love all your recipes.
Stephanie Ramirez says
This burger is AMAZING! I was having major cravings today and after eating this it satisfied every craving. I’ve been using a lot of your recipies and even bought your cook book. Everything I’ve had has been so delicious but this burger is the best (so far). I’ve been on keto for 4 weeks now, I’m down 16 lbs and I feel better and more energetic than I’ve felt in a while. My husband is curious about trying keto with me but he just cant give up his nesquik chocolate milk🙄. If you have any recipies that could help me out with that, itd be awesome 😉Thank you for all of the deliciousness.
-Stephanie
Mellissa Sevigny says
No chocolate milk recipe unfortunately but you should be able to do something with almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and the sweetener of your choice and come up with something passable! Glad the burgers were a hit and satisfied your cravings!
Audrey says
Love this! My personal Modifications:
—put bacon in the oven first, while forming burger patties, for 3-5 minutes.
—start 2nd sheet pan of fries for NON-keto folks + chopped broccoli
—making patties: make them over flat with a gradual divot in the middle so they won’t “ball up.” Use marinade brush to brush bacon grease over the whole sheet before putting patties down.
—Add burgers, toppings, then cook for 13 minutes.
—Pull out sheet, scoot toppings over and crack 1 egg per person, as desired onto sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar on NON-keto folks’ bacon slices.
—cook 3 minutes, add cheese slices to burgers, then broil 2 minutes.
❤️❤️❤️
Renee says
Love the photos of this recipe! I made this and they turned out great! Use the lettuce as a wrap sort of covering. Be sure to have extra napkins handy. Juicy and tasty. Tasted great even as leftovers.
Brookie says
How about pressing meat mixture into a small sheet type pan ( meatloaf style but
thinner) vs patties. Then baking , top with cheese and cutting into squares. Like a Wendy’s burger. A quick easy way to feed a crowd.
IE: Super Bowl.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Love it!
Lynn says
Omg!!! Yum!!! Thanks for a quick and delicious recipe. That sauce ?
Gail says
I’m looking forward to sheet pan dinners now that the daily high is less than 75^F.