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    Home » Recipes » Beef

    Published: Oct 7, 2019 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links

    Bunless Keto Burgers

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    Whether or not you are looking for a keto recipe, Keto Burgers are delicious! This burgers recipe has no bread so, they are also called Lettuce Burgers.

    Keto burger shown wrapped in lettuce with a salad and pickle on white plate

    Besides the fact that this burgers recipe is delicious, it also qualifies for the low-carb, keto, paleo, GAPS diets and is just plain good!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Using grass-fed beef makes them even healthier. Do yourself a favor and find a local source for grass-fed beef to maximize the nutritional profile of the meat you are eating!

    • 1 lb hamburger meat
    • 1 Tbsp red onion finely chopped
    • 4 slices cheese
    • 2 tsp Italian seasoning (may use 1 teaspoon each basil and oregano)
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • salt and pepper as desired
    • 8 lettuce leaves
    • condiments: low sugar or no sugar added

    According to Healthline (bold added),

    Grass-fed beef may contain less total fat than grain-fed beef, but a lot more omega-3 fatty acids and CLA, which are both linked to health benefits.

    If you don't have a source of grass-fed beef or you just want the convenience of grass-fed beef delivered to your door, click the link for an affiliate that I trust.

    🔪 Instructions

    • In a bowl, combine the hamburger, onions, and spices. Mix well - I find that using clean hands works the best. Divide the burger into four equal balls. Photo 1
    • Using your hands, form the balls into burgers, using your fingers to slightly depress the center of the patty and place the burgers on a parchment lined baking sheet. Photo 2
    • Bake for  13 – 15 minutes. When done, add a slice of cheese and allow to melt. Photo 3
    • Using wide leaf lettuce, place a leaf on plate. Lay another leave beside it to make the leave surface wider. Place the patty in the center, and apply the condiments. Wrap the patty in the lettuce as tight as you can - Enjoy! Photo 4
    Burgers recipe shown with the 4 steps to make it.

    💭 Top tips

    • This recipe doubles, triples and even more... easily. Just scale the ingredients linearly.
    • Grilling this burgers recipe works well and I normally line my grill with foil although it is not necessary.
    • 🧀 Cheese options - cheddar, Swiss, asiago, your favorite cheese.

    🥬 Types of lettuce

    I think this is a matter of personal preference. I like to use romaine lettuce and use two lettuce leaves. Iceberg also works well and gives a nice crunch if you peel the leaves off carefully so as to get large leaves.

    Other choices of lettuce include:

    • Boston (also called Butter and Bibb)
    • Green leaf/red leaf
    • Cabbage - for those that want added crunch

    🍞 Carbs

    This recipe comes in at 2g of carbs per 100g, with 32g and 27g of protein.

    Vertical image of keto burgers recipe finished ready to eat. Wrapped in lettuce with a salad and pickle on white plate.

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    📋 Recipe

    Keto burger shown wrapped in lettuce with a salad and pickle on white plate

    Keto Burgers or Lettuce Burgers

    Dina-Marie

    Delicious and easy, this burgers recipe is gluten free, keto, paleo, GAPS legal and just plain good!

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins

    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American

    Servings 4
    Calories 412 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 1 lb hamburger meat
    • 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
    • 4 slices cheese
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (may use 1 teaspoon each basil and oregano)
    • ½ teaspoons garlic powder
    • salt and pepper as desired
    • 8 lettuce leaves
    • condiments low sugar or no sugar added

    Instructions

     

    • Preheat the oven to 375
    • In a bowl, combine the hamburger, onions, and spices. Mix well - I find that using clean hands works the best.
    • Divide the hamburger into four equal balls.
    • Using your hands, form the balls into burgers, using your fingers to slightly depress the center of the patty so that when it roasts and cooks, it does evenly, and does not dome in the center.
    • Place the burgers on a parchment lined baking sheet
    • Roast in the oven for approximately 13 – 15 minutes or until the juices run clear. The internal temperature should be 160F.
    • When the cooking is complete, turn the oven off and place the cheese over the patties. Close the oven door and let the residual heat melt the cheese over the patties while you get the lettuce and condiments prepared.
    • Using wide leaf lettuce, place a leaf on plate. Lay another leave beside it to make the leave surface wider. Place the patty in the center, and apply the condiments. Begin to wrap the patty in the lettuce as tight as you can.  You may need to fold extra parts of the leaves like a package.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Depressing the center of each patty before cooking allows it to cook without making a dome in the center.

    Cheese options:

    • cheddar
    • Swiss
    • asiago
    • your favorite

     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 100gCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 438mgVitamin A: 3850IUVitamin C: 8.7mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 3.2mg

    Keyword burgers recipe, keto burgers, lettuce burgers
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    What are your favorite burger condiments - mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish - leave a comment and let me know!

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