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Home Blog Dietary Concern Whole30

Whole30 Burgers with Spicy Mayo

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 05/26/22 Updated: 06/28/22
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These simple but incredibly flavorful Whole30 burgers are a perfectly compliant way to enjoy a classic comfort food. Ground beef mixed with diced bacon and seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper, all topped with a spicy chipotle mayo.

Angled, overhead view of a Whole30 burger topped with spicy mayo, onions, and lettuce on a cutting board.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Burgers are basically a staple of American summers, and thankfully they’re super easy to make Whole30 so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on all the summer fun.
  • The burger patties are perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. If that’s not enough, you’ve also got savory diced bacon and tangy onion flakes mixed right into the patties. YUM! Pair all of that with your favorite burger toppings and an easy, 2-ingredient spicy mayo and you’ve got a mouth-watering Whole30 burger even your off-round friends and family will love.
  • This is a super easy recipe to scale up for a large group, and you can do most of the prep work in advance! Make the ground beef mixture and form the burger patties ahead of time, and make sure to wrap them really tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate them up to two days and then just pick the recipe right back up where you left off.

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Chef’s Tips

  • Don’t overwork the ground beef when you’re combining ingredients. If you mix it too much, your burger patties will end up dense and tough. Mix just until everything is combined, and then leave it alone.
  • Highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check the doneness of your Whole30 burgers, rather than eyeballing them or cutting them open. The food safe temperature for burger patties is 160° Fahrenheit, which will give you a well-done burger with absolutely no pink inside whatsoever. Not my personal preference. For medium burgers, take them off the heat when the thermometer reads 140°-145°F. For medium-well, aim for 150°-155°F. The burgers will cook a little residually as they rest even after you take them off the heat, so keep that in mind!
Side view of a Whole30 burger with spicy mayo wrapped in lettuce with tomatoes and red onion.

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  • Whole30 Taco Stuffed Peppers (Paleo, Low Carb)
  • Whole30 Marry Me Chicken (Paleo, Dairy Free)

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Side view of a Whole30 burger with spicy mayo wrapped in lettuce with tomatoes and red onion.

Whole30 Burgers with Spicy Mayo

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:15 minutes
Total:30 minutes
Simple but delicious burgers topped with a spicy mayo that's 100% Whole30-compliant.
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4 burgers

Ingredients

For the Spicy Mayo

  • 1 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise store-bought or make your own
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

For the Burgers

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 preferred
  • 2 strips bacon uncooked, finely diced; see Notes
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes or 1 tablespoon caramelized onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To Serve (All Optional)

  • tomato slices
  • lettuce
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • portobello mushroom "buns"

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Knife
  • Large skillet or grill

Instructions 

  • Add compliant mayo and chipotle powder to small bowl. Whisk well until ingredients are fully combined and set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
    Overhead view of Whole30 mayo and chipotle chili powder in a small glass mixing bowl.
  • Add ground beef, diced bacon, sea salt, dried onion flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to large bowl. Using hands, mix well only until mixture is smooth and even. Be careful not to overmix.
    Overhead view of ingredients for Whole30 burgers in a large silver mixing bowl.
  • Press ground beef mixture into bottom of bowl, creating one large, flat disc. Use knife to quarter mixture, creating 4 quarter-pound sections. Remove each section and shape mixture into hamburger patties.
    Overhead view of mixed Whole30 burger ingredients in a large silver bowl, divided into 4 sections.
  • Heat large skillet over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add hamburger patties, working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding.
    Overhead view of 2 Whole30 burger patties in a large cast iron skillet.
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, until burgers reach desired doneness. Transfer cooked burger patties to plate or cutting board and repeat until all patties have been cooked.
  • Sandwich burger patties between leaves of lettuce or portobello mushroom "buns" with spicy mayo and desired toppings. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Bacon: Make sure to use a bacon that’s totally Whole30-compliant, without any added sugars.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1burger, Calories: 749kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 71g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 120mg, Sodium: 463mg, Potassium: 417mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 202IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 4mg, Net Carbs: 3g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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