Bunless Burgers with Homemade Burger Sauce
Juicy lower carb burgers made with a zesty homemade burger sauce!
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 338kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Green leaf or Bibb lettuce for serving
- Cheese, pickles, sliced tomato, red onion for topping
Burger Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne. Mix to combine.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions, rolling each into a ball, then flattening them into patties.
- Grill or pan fry the patties to your desired doneness, adding cheese in the last 30-60 seconds if desired. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before building the burgers.
- Place each cooked burger on a large piece of green leaf or bibb lettuce. Top with burger sauce, your choice of sliced tomato, red onion, pickles, or your favorite burger toppings. Wrap the lettuce up over the top and serve.
Burger Sauce
- Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
Notes
STORAGE: Cooked burger patties can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. To reheat, sear them on a hot skillet for a few minutes on each side until warmed through. The burger sauce can be stored in an airtight container or jar with a lid in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 4mg