This Keto Hamburger Lettuce Wraps recipe is the perfect way to enjoy juicy burgers while staying on track. This keto burger recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your favorite flavors. These burgers are so flavorful that you can make them for a get together or an easy dinner any day of the week.

Keto Hamburger Lettuce Wraps

My amazing Keto Hamburger Lettuce Wraps recipe are just what you need when you are looking for a dinner that the whole family will love. They’re perfect for anyone on the keto diet, and they’re so easy to make. You only need a few simple ingredients, and you can have them on the table in no time.

Keto Hamburger Lettuce Wraps are not only healthy but also incredibly tasty. They’re the perfect meal for any occasion, and they’re sure to become a family favorite.

I love burgers, especially during the summer months when I am grilling every chance I get. However I do not always want to take the time to make homemade keto hamburger buns, keto bread or even eat keto bread in general. So I use lettuce in place of the bun and it is the perfect solution!

I also grew up with my dad who made the most flavorful homemade burgers, I am still picky about my burgers. I am picky and it must be a delicious burger or I am not going to keep eating them. With a few simple ingredients (that are all low carb) these keto burgers are full of flavor even before you add any toppings.

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Are Lettuce Wrapped Burgers Healthy?

You can indulge in these lettuce hamburger lettuce wraps without feeling guilty. They burgers are healthy and made with only a few ingredients. Because you are using lettuce for the wrap, you are getting a low carb, gluten free “bun” so you get everything you need for your burger craving.

What is the Best Lettuce for Wrapped Burgers

I am using Boston bib lettuce. I think it is the best choice because it has the right shape and firmness and wraps the best. Although it isn’t the only one that you can use. You can also use iceberg lettuce or romaine. Both of these really work well.

Can I Use a Different Meat in the Burgers

Ground beef makes the best burgers when you are talking about a classic, but you can use other flavor if you like. You can use ground pork, ground chicken or ground turkey. You want to make sure you are using a meat that has enough fat in it or else you keto burgers are going to taste dry and without flavor. Plus on the Keto diet, you need to make sure you are getting enough fat in your meals.

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Can I make these on the grill?

Yes! If you are a grill lover like myself and would prefer to make grilled keto burgers you totally can! Just make your burger patties and then cook them over medium heat on the grill. Depending on the rareness you like will depend on how long you cook them for.

Grilling Times for Burgers

These cook times are based on cooking 1 inch thick burgers on a grill. To measure doneness you want to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

Rare Burger: 125°F – 4 minutes of cook time.
Medium Rare Burger: 135°F – 5 minutes of cook time.
Medium Burgers: 145°F – 6-7 minutes of cook time.
Well Done Burger: 160°F – 7-8 minutes of cook time.

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What burger toppings are Keto Friendly?

For these keto burgers I use guacamole, sugar free ketchup and mustard however you can change things up and add other low carb burger toppings instead. Looking for keto burger topping ideas? Check out some of our favorites.

mushrooms
onions
avocado
cheese
sugar free ketchup
mayo
pickles
mustard
Caramelized onions
Blue cheese
lettuce
tomatoes
bell peppers
dill pickles
Sugar free BBQ sauce

What type of cheese goes well with burgers?

If you love a good cheeseburger then you can totally add cheese to these keto burgers. I suggest adding the slice of cheese when the burger is just about done cooking so it will melt just a little bit. You can use American cheese, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, munster cheese, and really any cheese that you want to when making low-carb burgers

What to Serve with Keto Burgers

Just about any of your traditional sburger and grilling side dishes will pair well with this bunless burger recipe as long as they low carb also. We have a lot of low carb side dish favorites, so if you are looking for low carb side dishes that go with burgers check out some of our favorites.

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How to Store Leftovers

You can make a double, triple or even bigger batch of these burgers if you want to. If you have any leftovers they need to be stored in the fridge.

Can I freeze Keto hamburgers?

Yes! In fact I like to make a large batch of the burgers and then freeze them so when I am making a quick dinner of burgers and hot dogs I can just grab them out and let them defrost. Then all I have to do is cook them.

How to Freeze premade hamburgers

After making the hamburger patty meat mixture shape the meat into burgers. Wrap each burger with plastic wrap and then place the burgers on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze hamburger patties for 1 hour. Remove the frozen burger patties and store them in a freezer zip close bag.

You can freeze cooked burger patties the same way and they will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Tips for making Low Carb hamburgers

Use a burger press. You can shape the burgers with your hands, but I find it much easier to use a burger press. This makes the beef patties all the same size and shape which makes for easier cooking.

Watch your toppings. Because you are going to put the keto burger toppings that you love on top of these burgers be sure to keep track of the carb counts for them.

Pay attention when cooking. Whether you are using the grill or a pan on the stove you can quickly over cook a burger patty. To be sure that you are cooking them to the doneness you prefer be sure to keep an eye on them when they are cooking.

keto hamburger lettuce wraps ingredients

Hamburger Lettuce Wrap Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
3 large leafs Boston bib lettuce
toppings of choice

How to Make Lettuce Wrapped Burgers

Preheat a large cast-iron pan or frying pan over medium hight heat.

In a medium-size mixing bowl combine the hamburger meat beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper together and stir until well combined.

Shape the ground meat mixture into three hamburger patties.

Place your hamburger patties onto your heated cast iron pan and cook to your desired level of doneness.

Remove the hamburgers from the pan onto a plate and allow them to rest for three minutes.

Place the hamburgers on the center of each lettuce leaf. Top the hamburger lettuce wraps with any combination of your favorite burger toppings. Wrap up the lettuce around the burger and enjoy.

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