🍔🧀🥓 Carnivore-Style Triple Cheeseburger with Bacon (No Bun)
Description
This carnivore-friendly triple cheeseburger is pure meat-and-cheese indulgence. Juicy beef patties are stacked high with layers of melted American cheese, topped with crispy bacon, and served bunless for maximum flavor and zero carbs. Inspired by the iconic Wendy’s triple cheeseburger, this version keeps it plain and simple—just beef, cheese, and bacon. The result? A mouthwatering, protein-packed powerhouse that satisfies cravings without compromise.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 6 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional, carnivore-flex)
- 1 tbsp butter, beef tallow, or bacon grease (for cooking)
🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Fry or bake bacon until crispy. Set aside.
- Form the Patties: Divide ground beef into 3 equal patties (about ½ lb each). Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Cook the Patties: Heat butter/tallow in a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side (or until desired doneness).
- Add the Cheese: Place 2 slices of cheese on each patty in the last 30 seconds of cooking. Cover to melt.
- Assemble the Stack: Layer patties on top of each other, adding bacon slices between each layer.
- Serve: Enjoy as-is or with extra melted cheese sauce for dipping.
🥗 Servings
- Makes 1 very large serving (triple stack)
- Can be split into 2 smaller servings if preferred
📌 Notes
- Use American cheese for that classic Wendy’s melt, or swap for cheddar, Colby Jack, or pepper jack for variety.
- If you want it leaner, use 90/10 ground beef, but 80/20 gives more flavor and juiciness.
- Great with a fried egg on top for a breakfast-style carnivore burger.
💡 Tips
- Smash patties slightly thinner for crispier edges (smashburger style).
- Rest patties for 2 minutes before stacking to keep juices in.
- Add more bacon for extra smokiness—or even use bacon as a “bun.”
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted butter or a dollop of sour cream.
🔢 Nutritional Info (entire triple burger with cheese & bacon, approx.)
- Calories: ~1,180 kcal
- Protein: ~86 g
- Fat: ~92 g
- Carbs: ~2 g (from cheese)
- Sodium: ~1,850 mg
(Values will vary based on cheese and bacon used.)
🌟 Benefits
- High-protein, high-fat meal perfect for carnivore, keto, or low-carb diets.
- Zero bun = zero carbs, great for staying in ketosis.
- Satisfying & filling thanks to protein and fat balance.
- Easy & fast—done in 20 minutes or less.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I meal prep these?
A: Yes—cook patties ahead, store in fridge, and reheat with cheese and bacon when ready.
Q: Can I make it with fewer patties?
A: Absolutely—do a single or double stack if you prefer a lighter meal.
Q: What’s the best fat to cook in?
A: Beef tallow is most carnivore-friendly and adds amazing flavor. Bacon grease is also perfect.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free carnivore?
A: Yes—just skip the cheese and double up on bacon for flavor.
Q: How do I get that Wendy’s-style melt?
A: Cover the patties with a lid or foil right after adding cheese so it melts evenly and gooey.