Module 6 · Comfort
Gourmet Burger with Sesame Bun and Crunchy Slaw
Gourmet Burger with Sesame Bun and Crunchy Slaw is a keto dinner with 8 g net carbs, 41 g protein and 75 g fat per serving (870 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 1 hour 5 minutes in total.
A thick, juicy grass-fed burger with a soft, springy sesame bun and house sauce, served with a bright cabbage-fennel slaw so the plate is full of greens.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, milk, tree nuts, mustard, sesame. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 40 min · Total time: 1 h 5 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Protein | 41 g |
| Fat | 75 g |
| Energy | 870 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 100 g blanched almond flour (buns)
- 15 g psyllium husk powder (buns)
- 2 piece eggs (buns)
- 1 tsp baking powder, aluminium-free
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 60 ml warm water
- 30 g butter, melted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 600 g grass-fed beef mince, 20% fat
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 slice mature cheddar
- 1 piece ripe tomato, sliced
- 8 leaf butterhead lettuce
- 4 slice dill pickle
- 40 g red onion, thinly sliced
- 60 g mayonnaise, homemade or good quality
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped dill pickle
- 150 g green cabbage, finely shredded
- 50 g fennel, shaved
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Step-by-step method
- Heat oven to 180 C / 350 F. Line a tray with paper.
- Buns: whisk psyllium, almond flour and baking powder. Add eggs, vinegar and melted butter, mix, then add warm water and stir; rest 3 minutes to thicken into a soft dough.
- Wet hands, shape into 4 domes about 9 cm wide, press sesame seeds on top, and bake until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Sauce and slaw: stir mayonnaise, mustard and chopped pickle. Toss cabbage and fennel with oil, lemon, salt and pepper; set aside.
- Patties: handle the meat lightly, divide into 4 balls of 150 g, press into 11 cm discs, thumb a dimple in the centre, season both sides with salt and pepper just before cooking.
- Sear in a very hot cast-iron pan for 3 minutes, flip, add cheese and cover for 2 more minutes for medium (core 62 C).
- Rest the patties 3 minutes. Split buns, toast cut sides in the pan fat for 1 minute.
- Build: sauce, lettuce, tomato, patty with cheese, pickle, onion, top bun. Serve with the slaw.
Chef’s tips
- Let the psyllium thicken fully; a slack dough is the main cause of flat buns.
- Dimple the patty and it stays flat instead of domed.
- Cool buns on a rack for 15 minutes before slicing so the crumb sets.
- Salt the meat only just before it hits the pan to keep it tender.
Variations
- Lettuce-wrap the burger for a lighter option.
- Blue cheese and caramelised mushroom topping.
- Lamb and mint patty with tzatziki.
- Fried egg and avocado breakfast burger.
Storage
Buns keep 4 days airtight or freeze sliced for 2 months; toast from frozen. Cooked patties keep 3 days. Slaw is best within 1 day.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Gourmet Burger with Sesame Bun and Crunchy Slaw?
One serving has 8 g net carbohydrates, 41 g protein and 75 g fat (870 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Gourmet Burger with Sesame Bun and Crunchy Slaw ahead, store or freeze it?
Buns keep 4 days airtight or freeze sliced for 2 months; toast from frozen. Cooked patties keep 3 days. Slaw is best within 1 day.
Which allergens are in Gourmet Burger with Sesame Bun and Crunchy Slaw?
It contains eggs, milk, tree nuts, mustard and sesame, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Gourmet Burger with Sesame Bun and Crunchy Slaw gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Gourmet Burger with Sesame Bun and Crunchy Slaw?
Yes. Lettuce-wrap the burger for a lighter option. Blue cheese and caramelised mushroom topping. Lamb and mint patty with tzatziki.