Chop Cheese Onion Boats

Delight your taste buds with this keto-friendly twist on the classic chopped cheese. These Onion Boats, packed with savory flavors, will surely become a favorite among onion lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, this dish combines the richness of melted cheese with the deep, satisfying flavors of seasoned beef, all nestled in tender onion layers.

Ingredients

🧅 2 large white onions
🍔 3 ground beef burger patties
🧂 Burger seasoning
🧂 Salt
🧂 Pepper
🌿 Adobo seasoning
🌿 Sazon seasoning
🧄 Garlic powder
🧅 Onion powder
🌶️ Paprika
🌿 Parsley
🧀 American cheese slices
🧀 Shredded cheese
🥫 Ketchup
🍅 Mayonnaise
🌭 Mustard
🔥 Worcestershire sauce
🌶️ Pinch of Cajun seasoning
🥬 Lettuce
🍅 Tomato
🥒 Pickles
🧅 Red onion

Instructions

1- Prep the Onions:

• Cut both ends of the onions and slice them in half.
• Boil the onion halves for approximately 15 minutes until softened, then remove and separate the layers.

2- Cook the Meat:

• In a pan with a bit of oil, cook the burger patties.
• Season them generously with burger seasoning, salt, pepper, adobo, sazon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley.
• Partially cook the patties, leaving them slightly pink in the center. Break them apart with a spatula.
• Add American cheese slices on top, cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt.

3- Assemble the Onion Boats:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Place the softened onion layers onto a cast iron pan.
• Fill each onion layer with the cooked burger mixture, top with shredded cheese.

4- Bake:

• Place the pan in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5- Make the Sauce:

• Mix ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning in a bowl.

6- Serve:

• Remove the Onion Boats from the oven.
• Drizzle with the prepared sauce.
• Garnish with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and additional raw red onion.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approx. 450 per serving
Proteins: 25g
Fats: 35g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment: Pan, spatula, cast iron pan, oven, bowl for sauce

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure to not overcook the beef initially as it will continue to cook in the oven.
• Adjust seasoning to taste after assembling if needed.

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Keto-Friendly Onion Boats