Greek · Dinner
Grilled Cheese Burger (Keto)
A grilled halloumi cheese slab serves as the bun in this keto Greek-style burger, layered with seasoned lamb, tomato, red onion and a garlicky yogurt sauce. Oregano and lemon brighten the fat-forward build, while cucumber slices and arugula add freshness to this low-carb, high-fat plate.
$7
12 minsPrep
12 minsCook
24 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
631Calories
41.2gProtein
47.2gFat
9.4gCarbs
4.2gSugar
1.9gFiber
1524mgSodium
191mgChol
20.8gSat Fat
681mgPotassium
707mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
2.4mcgVitamin B12
9.1mgVitamin C
gluten-free
protein-rich
low-carb
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, and oregano to make a quick tzatziki sauce.
2
Sear
Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high; cook the lamb patty 3 minutes per side until deeply browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3
Grill
Heat remaining olive oil over medium heat; cook halloumi slices 2 minutes per side until golden and soft but holding shape.
4
Plate
Layer cucumber, halloumi, lamb patty, tomato, red onion, and arugula; drizzle with tzatziki and top with second halloumi slice.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz427g halloumi cheese
- 11 oz311g ground lamb
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 1 tsp1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 tbsp60g plain yogurt
- 11 small red onion
- 44 thin tomato slices
- 11 cucumber
- a small handful of arugula
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
