Low Carb Classic Cheeseburger
Satisfy your burger cravings while staying low-carb with this irresistible Low Carb Classic Cheeseburger recipe! Juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties are topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese and nestled in crisp, refreshing lettuce wraps instead of traditional buns. Layered with fresh tomato slices, crunchy red onions, zesty pickles, and a creamy dollop of mayonnaise and mustard, this burger delivers all the classic flavors without the carbs. Ready in just 25 minutes, this keto-friendly, gluten-free meal is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or a guilt-free indulgence. Swap out the bread and savor the delicious simplicity of this healthy twist on an American classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese slices
- 8 leaves large iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup pickles, sliced
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp mustard
Instructions
In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the beef patties in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness (internal temperature should be 160°F for fully cooked burgers).
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover the pan to help the cheese melt thoroughly.
While the burgers are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce leaves and prepare your toppings: slice the tomato, onion, and pickles.
To assemble the burgers, lay two large lettuce leaves flat, slightly overlapping to create a flat bed. Place a cheeseburger patty on top.
Add tomato slices, red onion, and a few pickle slices over the patty according to your preference.
Spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise and about half a tablespoon of mustard on top of stack.
Fold the edges of the lettuce over the patty to enclose the burger in the 'wrap'.
Serve immediately while the burger is still warm and enjoy your low-carb classic cheeseburger.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.8 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2328 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 112.3 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1059 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2810 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
