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.

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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