Whole30 Bacon Cheddar Burger

Savor the bold, hearty flavors of a Whole30 Bacon Cheddar Burger—without compromising your clean-eating goals! This irresistible recipe swaps traditional buns for crisp romaine lettuce wraps, creating the perfect gluten-free, grain-free base for juicy 80/20 ground beef patties seasoned with garlic and onion powders. Topped with crispy Whole30-compliant bacon, ripe avocado slices, fresh tomato, and a tangy dollop of Dijon mustard, this burger is a protein-packed, flavor-forward alternative that’s Paleo- and Whole30-friendly. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy indulgence for lunch, dinner, or your next BBQ night.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
• 4 slices Whole30-compliant bacon
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 large leaves Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Tomato
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (Whole30-compliant)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into two equal parts and shape into patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the size of the buns as they will shrink during cooking.

Step 4

Place the bacon slices in a cold skillet and turn the heat to medium. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Slice the tomato and red onion thinly and set aside. Peel and slice the avocado.

Step 6

Once the grill is hot, place the burger patties on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium, or until desired doneness.

Step 7

To assemble the burgers, lay two large lettuce leaves on each plate to form a wrap.

Step 8

Place the cooked burger patty on each lettuce wrap, top with bacon, tomato slices, onion slices, and avocado. Add a dollop of Dijon mustard.

Step 9

Wrap the lettuce around the burger to hold all the toppings inside and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(920.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1542.2

Total Fat 116.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 311.8mg	0%
Sodium 3969.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 85.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.0mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 2456.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.4%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 10.8%