Low Carb Burgers

I know – this one seems like a no brainer. I’m not even going to go on for 8 paragraphs about how much I love burgers – I totally could, but I won’t. Instead, let’s just jump into the recipe and I’ll give you some serving ideas to keep it low carb below.

Low Carb Burgers

This is the quickest and easiest of low carb meals. The secret here is getting really good beef. Don't buy that ground chuck if you don't have to. Go for something grass-fed and 80/20. Fat is flavor – don't be scared of it!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Beef, Easy, Weeknight

Servings 4 Burgers

Equipment

• Prep bowl
• Skillet
• Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 2 tbsp Ghee or butter
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tbsp Himalayan pink salt
• ½ tbsp Ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Season your ground beef with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Feel free to add your own flavors, too! Cayenne and cumin have a great smoky flavor. Oregano and parsley give a Mediterranean feel to your burgers!
• Separate the meat into 4 equal portions, and press out flat. Remember – the flatter your can get them, the less time they will take to cook and they won't bunch up into weird oval balls in the pan.
• Heat the ghee or butter in the skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
• When the ghee or butter is hot, place one of the flattened patties in the pan (two if you can fit them) and cook until browned, about 2 minutes.
• Flip the burger and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes, depending on how well-done you want them.
• Remove to a plate and allow the burgers to rest for at least 3 minutes before eating.

Keyword beef, burgers, easy, keto, low carb, low glycemic

Okay, so here’s where I’ll do all the talking. I love a good burger made with really good beef. Grilled, pan fried, over burgers – it doesn’t matter. I’m in. Most of the time, I’ll eat it without a bun. I know this defeats the purpose, but carbs and I are not friends. Some easy low carb/keto options are to wrap the patty in a lettuce leaf, low carb tortilla, or sandwich it between some cauliflower thins.

Don’t be afraid to add toppings either! It’s super easy to fry up some bacon in the same pan and use that grease to cook the burgers. I also use the same pan to saute some mushrooms or jalapenos to top the burger with. And of course – you can’t forget the cheese!

What are your favorite burger toppings?