What to do with burger patties without buns

Every burger recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, and keto friendly.

Everybody loves a good burger, but if you’re new to ditching the carbs and are craving your regular cheeseburger, you’d probably be unsure how to start making one without derailing your progress. 

• Top 50 bun-less burger recipes
• What to serve with burgers
• Low-carb burger buns
• Keto burger patties
• Burger bun recipes
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Top 50 bun-less burger recipes

These are the top 50 bun-less burger recipes for low-carb burgers. There are recipes for beef burgers, turkey burgers, salmon burgers, bacon, egg, and even cheeseburger casseroles and slow cooker healthy burger style recipes.

The easiest keto burger recipe is to place your beef burger pattie on a large salad with lots of toppings such as cheese, pickles, avocado, bacon, salsa, onions, and sometimes, sour cream.

What to serve with burgers

Usually, burgers are served with French fries, high sugar ketchup, and a sugary drink. But once you want to stop eating junk food, having a few easy healthy recipes on hand is a must.

There are so many delicious side dishes for beef, but for burgers, Mexican coleslaw is the fastest and easiest side dish. If you want a high-protein meal, then keto Caesar chicken salad is another quick option.

Low-carb burger buns

If you're really missing your hamburger buns, you can always make my quick and easy homemade low-carb hamburger buns.

This hamburger bun recipe tastes even better than the real thing. They're made with my own twist on mozzarella dough, then sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Keto burger patties

Low-Carb Mexican Chicken Burgers - Do you like your keto Mexican food spicy or mild?

Keto Mexican Chicken Burgers Recipe

Mexican chicken burgers can be amped up by adding extra chilli, sour cream and guacamole. How spicy will you make it?

NET carbs = 0.8 g

The Famous ABC Keto Burger - now who doesn't love avocado, bacon, and chicken combo in a bun-less burger??

Keto ABC bun-less burger recipe

ABC bun-less keto burgers are easy to remember and even easier to make for dinner tonight. Naturally gluten-free and so healthy and nutritious.

NET carbs = 2.7 g

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole - OK so this might not be an actual burger, but it's everything you love in a cheeseburger, in an easy family casserole. Top tip: it tastes even better the next day.

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

A family-friendly easy recipe for low carb bacon cheeseburger casserole. Yes, you read that right. Your kids will guarantee to love this, the only thing missing is the bun and the soda - perfect!

NET carbs = 2.9 g

Keto Big Mac salad - is a delicious and healthy way to use ground beef. Served on a big bed of salad and drizzled with the secret Big Mac sauce so you can still enjoy McD but without the carbs.

Keto Hamburger Salad Recipe (Big Mac salad)

This keto hamburger salad lets you enjoy all the flavors of a McDonald's Big Mac without the carbs or added sugar.

NET carbs = 2.2 g

Low-Carb Blue Cheese Burger - by Low carb Maven

With amazing crazy flavours, you won't miss the bun.

Green Chilli Turkey Burgers - by Elana's Pantry

With only a few herbs and spices, you can throw these together and will be a hit next meal time.

Bacon And Egg Bunless Burger - by Fat For Weight Loss

Breakfast burger anyone?

Brie And Caramelised Onion Stuffed Burgers

Who needs buns when you've got caramelized onions and gooey melty brie?

Kitchen Sink Keto Burgers - by CaveMan Keto

Pretty much everything low-carb and kept are packed into these little beauties.

Keto Cheeseburgers - by Diet Doctor

These are fully loaded, kept heaven. Dripping with cheese, pickles and avocado.

Basic Low-Carb Burgers - by Pioneer Women

The perfect easy recipe to start cooking bunless burgers.

Hamburger Tips and Recipes by KETOadapted

This is a list all on its own full of different takes on everyone’s favourite burger patty. From lettuce wraps to meatballs, you’d want to try all of these!

Keto Breakfast Burger With Avocado Buns - by Paleo hacks

Guaranteed to keep you full all day. All that healthy avocado and bacon, and as for the dripping egg ......

Cheeseburger Salad - by My Montana Kitchen

A throw it all together kind of meal - easy peasy yet super tasty.

Fat Bomb Hamburger Soup - by Healthful pursuit

Yes, it's a "thing" and darn tasty too.

Butter Burgers Recipe - by I Save A to Z

Packed with a hidden centre of butter and herbs - oh my word!

Cheeseburger Sticks - by What The Fat?

Perfect for sharing at parties or a healthy lunch box filler.

Hamburger Steak and Mushroom Gravy Recipe by Low Carb Maven

The hamburger steak has been around for decades and has become a family dinner favourite. This is an easy recipe for an all-time classic!

Cajun Salmon Burgers - by All Day I Dream About Food

Salmon and avocado are two of my favourite things, so to find them in a blues burger - yowza!

Big Mac Casserole - by Peace, Love and Low Carb

Now who doesn't remember eating Big Mac's? This is the healthy version.

Bacon Burger Stuffed Bellas - by Beautie And The Foodie

An easy way to get bacon and burger flavours into your mouth.

Cheese Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburger - by Ruled.me

The classic bread less burger

Paleo Sausage Egg McMuffin - by Nom Nom Paleo

Turns an absolute classic on its head - the healthy way.

Low-Carb Salmon Patties - by Ditch The Carbs - made with canned/tinned salmon, you'll probably have all the ingredients in your cupboard now.

Low-Carb Salmon Patties Recipe (dairy free)

A quick and easy meal ready in under 20 minutes. Paleo low-carb salmon patties served with a lime avocado dressing.

NET carbs = 3.2 g

Goat Cheese Stuffed Burgers with Caramelized Onion by KetoDiet Blog

Cheese and burgers are always a perfect match. This recipe shows you how to make your next burgers with a cheesy surprise inside.

Mini Bun-less Cheeseburger Bites with Thousand Island Dip by Sugar-Free Mom

Are your friends coming over to hang out or are you wondering what to bring to another house party? Whip these mini burgers up and they’ll be sure to be a crowd favourite!

Low-Carb Hamburger Casserole - by Grass Fed Girl

Such a comforting and filling meal.

Wicked Good Butter Burgers - by Wicked Stuffed

If you're after a wicked, juicy burger, this is the one to go for.

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup - by Wholesome Yum

Such a winter warmer and a full tummy after enjoying this one.

Tasty Feta Burgers (Egg Free) by Low-Carb, So Simple

These are an easy, Greek take on the classic burger. The best part? It comes with feta cheese!

Ranch Meatloaf by KETOadapted

Have you ever thought of meatloaf as one giant hamburger? Try this and you probably won’t think so badly of meatloaf ever again!

The Best Bun-less Burger Recipe for Low-Carb Burgers by Low Carb Maven

The secret to any burger is in the seasoning. With this recipe, you can make your own steakhouse burgers at home.

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Pie - by All Day I Dream About Food

I LOOOOVE my slow cooker, so this recipe is an absolute winner in my eyes.

Bacon Cheeseburger Calzone - by Sugar Free Mom

Burger wrapped in Fat Head pastry? Yes please.

Bacon Wrapped And Cheese Stuffed Burgers - by Keto Diet App

Everything classic low-carb and keto, in a single meal.

Spicy Salmon Burgers - by Keto Diet App

I love all things salmon, especially when it involves lemony kale.

Low Carb Cheeseburger Wraps by Step Away from The Carbs

Skipping making burgers into circles doesn’t sacrifice how yummy they are and it’s definitely a quick way to make your lunch on the go.

Bacon Wrapped and Cheese Stuffed Burger by KetoDiet Blog

Bacon, cheese, burger? Oh my! These would taste so rewarding after a long work-week, don’t you agree?

Eggplant Burger Recipe (Filipino Style) by Low Carb Yum

Who says lettuce, tomatoes and onions are the only vegetables you can put with a burger? Sneak in some eggplant and even your pickiest eater won’t notice it’s there!

Keto Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe (keto pizza crust)

Keto cheeseburger pizza - the perfect combination of keto pizza crust with a cheeseburger.

NET carbs = 4.8 g

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

A family-friendly easy recipe for low carb bacon cheeseburger casserole. Yes, you read that right. Your kids will guarantee to love this, the only thing missing is the bun and the soda - perfect!

NET carbs = 2.9 g

Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup - by Low Carb Yum

The convenience of tyour slow cooker to make an incredible evening meal. A winning combination.

Burger bun recipes

Now for those of you who just cannot entertain the idea of eating a burger without the bun, fear not!

These are the best low-carb and keto bread bun recipes.

All these healthy (naturally gluten-free) burger bun recipes, are made with simple ingredients and are easy to follow.

The perfect keto hamburger buns (that won't fall apart) - are so easy to make and your entire family will LOVE them. Even bread lovers love this keto burger bun recipe.

Keto Hamburger Buns Recipe

Bring the bun back to your burger with these easy keto hamburger buns that can bake while you grill.

NET carbs = 4.5 g

Ultimate Keto Buns - by KetoDietApp

These can be made as a loaf or as keto bread buns.

Low-Carb Almond Flour Bread - by Ditch The Carbs - is beautiful and tasty. Instead of baking in a loaf tin, spoon bun shapes onto a baking tray and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Low-Carb Almond Flour Bread Recipe

The easiest recipe for low-carb almond bread ... with only 2 steps! A low-carb almond flour bread that slices like the real thing. Perfect sliced for a low-carb sandwich, toasted or even used for a bread stuffing.

NET carbs = 1.9 g

Classic Keto Burger Bun - by Diet Doctor

A classic soft bun with sesame seeds

Soul Bread Sesame Buns - by All Day I Dream About Food

Beautiful, soft, plump and light little rolls. Perfect for all that melted cheese and avocado to sink into.

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