Name: The $46 Keto Culture Burger (with Egg McMuffin Vibes)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 4 large eggs; 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or keto-friendly cheese); 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 small avocado, sliced; 4 large romaine lettuce leaves (for 'buns'); 2 tbsp chopped chives; 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Cooking spray or oil for pan

The $46 Keto Culture Burger (with Egg McMuffin Vibes)

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This burger is a playful, culture-award-worthy mashup of two iconic breakfast and beef moments: the decadent, buzzworthy $46 burger you order 'because the burger is good here,' and the nostalgic, egg-topped Egg McMuffin. Built on crisp lettuce instead of a bun (keto-friendly!), it layers juicy seared beef, melty cheese, golden eggs, and all the breakfast fixings—plus a little California avocado luxury. The Dijon-mayo sauce bridges breakfast and steakhouse vibes. Every bite is rich, contrasting, and memorable—perfect for anyone who loves their food with a sense of humor and a dash of drama.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season ground beef with salt and pepper, form into 4 thick patties, and let rest while prepping other ingredients.
Melt butter in skillet. Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Sauté until golden and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Spray skillet lightly with oil. Place burger patties in the hot pan. Sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side (for medium), adding cheese for the last minute to melt. Remove patties to rest.
Wipe skillet, reduce heat to medium, and crack eggs in (one at a time or together, as space allows). Cook sunny side up or over-easy, to preference, about 2-3 minutes. Season lightly.
Mix mayo and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
Build the burger: On each romaine 'bun,' layer a cheesy beef patty, sautéed mushrooms, avocado slices, red onion, a spoonful of Dijon-mayo, and a fried egg. Sprinkle with chives.
Serve immediately, open-faced or gently folded. Eat with fork and knife for full award-winner effect.