Beef Patties with Bacon & Cheddar
Carnivore Keto Low-Carb High-Protein
Beef Patties with Bacon & Cheddar costs about $13.64 to make ($3.41 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 663 calories, 40 g protein, and 1 g net carbs. Total time: 25 min.
- 40 g protein/serving
- 663 calories/serving
- 1 g net carbs
- 25 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Bunless burger patties topped with bacon and melted cheddar. No filler, no sides, no carbs — the simplest high-protein dinner in this collection.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb ground beef | $10.32 |
| 4 strips bacon | $1.64 |
| 4 oz cheddar | $1.43 |
| salt, pepper | $0.25 |
| Total | $13.64 |
How to make it
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; set aside and leave the fat in the pan.
- Form the beef into 4 loose patties, season heavily with salt and pepper, and press a dimple into the center of each.
- Cook 3-4 minutes per side in the bacon fat.
- Top with cheddar and bacon, cover 1 minute to melt, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 663 |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Fat | 55 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 23 g |
| Sodium | 481 mg |
Substitutions
- Ground beef, 80/20 → Ground turkey, 93/7 — saves $1.09/serving, +3 g protein. leaner and cheaper; add a spoon of bacon fat back in
Make it cheaper
Buy ground beef in the largest pack your freezer allows — per-pound price on a 3 lb chub is typically well below the 1 lb tray.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Beef Patties with Bacon & Cheddar?
About $13.64 total, or $3.41 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Beef Patties with Bacon & Cheddar?
Each serving has roughly 40 g of protein (663 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Beef Patties with Bacon & Cheddar cheaper?
Buy ground beef in the largest pack your freezer allows — per-pound price on a 3 lb chub is typically well below the 1 lb tray.
Do leftovers of Beef Patties with Bacon & Cheddar keep well?
Good — patties reheat well and are excellent cold with mustard.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.