Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ cup chopped onion (about ½ small onion)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mustard
Creamy Cheese Base & Seasoning
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup chicken or beef broth
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
-
Cook the bacon
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. -
Brown the meat
Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet.
Add ground beef (or turkey) and chopped onion.
Cook until browned, then drain excess grease. -
Make the sauce
Stir in tomato paste, mustard, cream cheese, broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and a smooth sauce forms. -
Finish with cheese
Reduce heat to low.
Sprinkle cooked bacon and shredded cheddar over the skillet. -
Melt & serve
Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
Serve hot.
Additional Notes
- Meal Prep Friendly: Stores well and reheats beautifully.
- Protein Swap: Ground turkey works great for a lighter version.
- Extra Toppings: Pickles, green onions, or a drizzle of burger sauce are amazing.
- Low-Carb: Just 4.8g net carbs per serving.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or microwave at 80% power in short intervals.
Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 5.3 g
- Net Carbs: 4.8 g
- Fat: 27 g
