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Low carbQuick Skillet Patty Melt
A buttery, crispy patty melt loaded with sweet caramelized onions and melted cheddar. It's a beautiful diner classic, but those two slices of toasted bread mean about 34 grams of carbs are joining you for lunch.
34g
net carbs
38g
protein
42g
fat
680
kcal
The keto read
34g net carbs per serving
A buttery, crispy patty melt loaded with sweet caramelized onions and melted cheddar. It's a beautiful diner classic, but those two slices of toasted bread mean about 34 grams of carbs are joining you for lunch.
Ingredients
4 servings
Ground beef (80/20)1 lb
Rye or Sourdough bread4 slices
Yellow onion, sliced1 large
Cheddar cheese4 slices
Butter2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Black pepper0.5 tsp
Method
1
Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the sliced onions and Worcestershire sauce, and cook until soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove onions from skillet.
2
Divide the ground beef into two flat, thin patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3
In the same skillet over high heat, sear the patties for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove patties.
sandwiches
4
place a slice of cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of cheese, and the top bread slice.
5
Spread the remaining butter on the outside of the bread and grill in the skillet until the bread is golden-brown and the cheese is completely melted.
The keto read
Why this lands at 34g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 34g net carbs against 38g protein and 42g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Quick Skillet Patty Melt keto?▾
Quick Skillet Patty Melt has 34g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for strict keto but workable on a generous carb budget.
What are the macros for Quick Skillet Patty Melt?▾
680 calories, 38g protein, 42g fat, and 34g net carbs per serving.
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