Bacon Brie Burger

Beef patties—piled high with creamy Brie, crisp bacon, and fresh arugula—are sandwiched between portobello caps.

Bacon Brie Burger

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Yield: 2 burgers

Ingredients

1⁄3 lb. (170g) ground beef 2 oz. (55g) uncured bacon slices, cut in half lengthwise 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed 2 oz. (55g) double- or triplecream Brie, cut into 4 slices 1 cup baby arugula 1 Form beef into 2 equal-size patties that are as thin as possible. Set aside.

2Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add uncured bacon to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel.

3Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to residual bacon fat. Wait for 30 seconds.

4Place portobello mushroom caps, smooth side down, in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Turn caps, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, occasionally spooning fat over top. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel smooth side up.

5Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat. Place beef patties in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Turn patties and place 2 Brie slices on top. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until patties are cooked through.

6To assemble burgers, place 1 portobello cap on each plate smooth side down. Stack cap with burger patty and bacon slices. Top with arugula and remaining portobello cap smooth side up. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per Serving

Fat 73% Protein 24% Net Carb 3% Ratio 1.2:1 Variation: To make an American Bacon Cheeseburger, replace Brie with 3 ounces (85g) sharp cheddar cheese slices, and use 1 cup thinly sliced iceberg lettuce instead of arugula.

Calories 701

Fat 57g

Protein 42g

Total Carbohydrate 7g

Serving Size: 1 burger

Dietary Fiber 2g

Net Carbohydrate 5g