Low-Carb Taco Burger (Copycat In-N-Out "Animal Style")

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 12 minutes
• total time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

a few pinches of salt

fresh cracked pepper, to taste

2 teaspoons garlic powder

4 low-carb tortillas

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 large yellow onion, diced

1 to 2 tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons balsamic

2 tablespoons mayo

2 tablespoons unsweetened ketchup

1 to 2 teaspoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon relish

1 tablespoon oil

slices of your favorite cheese

burger toppings of choice

Directions

Season the ground beef with a couple of pinches of salt, fresh cracked pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well. Then form the burger mixture into 6 small, thin patties.

Put the burger patties on parchment paper and top each of them with your favorite low-carb tortilla. Put another sheet of parchment paper on top, applying some weight to spread it out until there's a thin layer of meat covering the surface of the tortilla. I like to use my hands to spread out the meat just to make sure it's all even. You can use a rolling pin or a bottle, too.

Flip the tortilla burger over so that the meat is facing upward. Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the meat. Let it sit while you make the onions and sauce.

Dice up your yellow onion and add butter to a pan on medium-low heat. Then add the onion and a couple of pinches of salt. Stir frequently until caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes. While the onions are cooking, pour in the balsamic. Turn off the heat and set aside.

In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, unsweetened ketchup, white vinegar, monk fruit sweetener, smoked paprika, and relish. Mix well, taste, and adjust if needed.

Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place the tortilla in the pan with the meat side down. Allow the meat to cook for a couple of minutes, pressing it down with a spatula. Make sure you keep the weight on it.

Flip the tortilla, tilting it a little bit to get rid of any excess moisture. Then cook for another minute with the tortilla side facing down.

Put a slice of your favorite cheese on the meat and put the lid over the pan for a few seconds to allow the cheese to melt.

Transfer your taco burger to a plate and top with your favorite toppings. Don’t forget the onions and sauce! Serve and enjoy!