Bunless Cheeseburger
This bunless cheeseburger offers all the classic flavors without the carbs, perfect for a keto diet. A juicy beef patty is topped with melted cheese and fresh vegetables, served as a satisfying main course. It's a quick and easy meal that delivers on taste and dietary needs.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 728 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 450 gground beef, 80/20 fat content
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 2 pcscheddar cheese, slices
- 2 pcslettuce, large leaves
- 0.5 pcstomato, sliced
- 0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced(optional)
- 2 pcspickle, dill, sliced(optional)
- 1 tbspavocado oil
Equipment
large skillet · spatula
The method
Step by step
- 1
Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and gently form them into patties, slightly larger than your desired final size as they will shrink during cooking.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overworking the meat to keep the patties tender.
- 2
Season both sides of each patty generously with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 3
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
About 2 min
- 4
Carefully place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to achieve your desired doneness.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: For a good sear, avoid moving the patties too much while cooking.
- 5
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You can cover the pan for a few seconds to help the cheese melt faster.
- 6
Remove the cheeseburger patties from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 2-3 minutes.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier burger.
- 7
Serve each cheeseburger patty on a large lettuce leaf, topped with slices of tomato, red onion, and pickles.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use crisp lettuce leaves like iceberg or romaine for a good crunch.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 727.9kcal
- Protein
- 44.2g
- Carbs
- 4.4g
- Fat
- 59.3g
- Fibre
- 1.3g
- Sugar
- 1.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover patties and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat patties gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
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