Easy & Delicious: THM S Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet (Low Carb and Family Approved
Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet (Low Carb & THM S Friendly)
Are you craving the comforting flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger—without the carb-heavy bun? This Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet is a one-pan wonder that delivers everything you love about the classic burger in a healthy, low-carb dish. It’s THM S, keto-friendly, and includes a secret veggie boost with hidden cauliflower rice.
Whether you’re following the Trim Healthy Mama plan or simply trying to eat fewer carbs, this quick and easy skillet meal is a delicious go-to recipe your whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet
One-pan meal – less mess and fast cleanup!
Low carb and keto-friendly – perfect for blood sugar balance.
Trim Healthy Mama S compliant – full of satisfying fats and protein.
Veggie boost with hidden cauliflower rice and mushrooms if you want – picky eaters won’t even notice.
Ready in under 30 minutes – ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
4 strips of bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package riced cauliflower (frozen and microwaved)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp yellow or dijon mustard
1/4 cup sugar-free bbq sauce (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, onion, and anything else you want for garnish
Tips for Success
Use frozen riced cauliflower for convenience – no need to thaw.
Want it saucier? Add a splash of heavy cream or some cream cheese
Make it spicy with a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños.
Serving Suggestions
Pair your low-carb bacon cheeseburger skillet with:
A side salad with ranch dressing
Steamed green beans
Sautéed mushrooms or zucchini
Storage and Meal Prep
This recipe stores beautifully! Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave for a quick and satisfying lunch.
Final Thoughts
This bacon cheeseburger skillet with hidden cauli rice and mushrooms is a dream meal for anyone on a low-carb or THM S plan. It’s comforting, crave-worthy, and secretly full of veggies. Perfect for picky eaters and easy enough for a weeknight dinner—what more could you ask for?
Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet- LC and THM S
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Pckg Frozen Cauliflower Rice
- 4 oz Mushrooms, diced tiny I only had half of an 8 oz package so that's what I used
- 1 M Onion, chopped
- 1 t Salt
- 1/2 t Pepper
- 2 T Tomato Paste
- 1/4 C Sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 1-2 T Mustard
- 1 T Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 t Smoked Paprika
- 4-8 Pieces Bacon
- 1 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Toppings: Chopped Lettuce, Diced tomatoes, pickles, and onions, sesame seeds, and more
Instructions
- If desired, cook cauliflower rice. I cook the cauliflower rice for at least 10 minutes in water or broth. While the rice is cooking, I work on everything else.
- Add hamburger meat to skillet. I used 96/4 ground beef. So I didn't worry about straining the meat. I cooked it right in the skillet after the cauliflower was mostly soft.
- Add the onions and mushrooms.
- Cook the meat mixture until as done as desired. I cooked everything together about 10 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, 2 T tomato paste, 1/4 sugar-free bbq sauce, mustard, and 1 T mustard.
- Cook about another minute.
- Top with shredded cheese and bacon.
- While cooking, prep your toppings.
- Top your bowl as desired.
- We added some more sugar-free ketchup, mustard, and sesame seeds.
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