Turn a backyard favorite into something special with these stuffed burgers. They are crispy on the outside, cheesy in the center, and packed with bold barbecue flavor.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: These savory stuffed burgers are extra juicy, with gooey melted centers and smoky barbecue flavor.
- Skill Level: Stuffed cheeseburgers are easy to make, even for beginners, using just a few ingredients and pantry seasonings, plus a simple method.
- Technique: Be sure to press and seal the edges well before grilling so all that melty cheese stays right where it should!
- Serving: Cheese stuffed burgers are delicious on low carb buns or wrapped in crisp lettuce with your favorite toppings. It’s a hearty meal for 4 or turn them into 8 appetizer sliders.
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Beef: Use lean, not extra lean, ground beef for the best juicy and flavorful burgers.
- Seasonings: Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper, are all it takes for these bistro worthy burgers.
- Sliced Mozzarella: It is mild, creamy, and extra melty without overpowering the beef flavor.
- Sauce: A low carb BBQ sauce provides a smoky sweetness, extra color, and flavor. You don’t have to use sauce, but I highly recommend it!
- Buns: Look for low carb hamburger buns to hold everything together.
- Toppings: Use what you love! Some of my faves are mustard, sliced pickles, sautéed mushrooms, or jalapeños.
- Variations:
- Add a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Use cheddar cheese for a sharp bite, or try Provolone and American cheese for an extra cheesy melt. Go that extra flavorful mile and use tangy blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles.
- Instead of BBQ sauce, experiment with homemade chimichurri sauce or a cool and creamy avocado pesto.
- Replace low carb buns with keto burger buns, low carb wraps, or use lettuce as a wrap. You can even serve these bunless over shredded lettuce for an easy burger bowl.
- No grill? Broil instead! Place assembled stuffed burgers on a foil lined baking sheet and cook them about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
How to Make Stuffed Burgers
- Season the beef and divide it into portions. (Full recipe below.)
- Flatten each one, tuck cheese into the center, and seal the meat around it.
- Brush the outside with barbecue sauce. Grill until cooked through and the center is melty.
- Rest briefly, then serve with buns or lettuce wraps and toppings.
Leftovers You’ll Love
- Refrigerate leftover cheese stuffed burger patties in a covered container for up to 4 days.
- Store burgers and toppings separately to maintain their texture.
- For an easy make ahead meal, place cooled patties in a zip top bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let them thaw in the refrigerator before reheating for the best results.
- Reheat burgers in the microwave, slowly in a 300˚F oven, or quickly under the broiler. Brush with a little fresh BBQ sauce before serving.
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Stuffed Burgers
These stuffed burgers are juicy, cheesy, and brushed with low carb barbecue sauce for an easy cookout favorite.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef not extra lean
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon each salt & pepper
- 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese or 4 slices American cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup low carb barbecue sauce
- 4 low carb hamburger rolls
- lettuce, tomatoes, onions as desired for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine beef, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Gently mix just until combined.
- Divide the meat into 4 even pieces.
- Flatten the meat into a 5-inch circle. Fold the cheese slices into 1-inch squares and place them inside the meat. Gently fold the meat around the cheese, taking care to seal the edges, flattening the patties to 4-inch rounds.
- Brush each burger with the barbecue sauce on both sides.
- Grill the burgers over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on per side or until cooked though and the cheese is melted (160-165°F).
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition and calories shown here do not include the bun or optional toppings.
- To broil the burgers, place them on a foil covered pan approximately 6-inches from the broiler. Broil 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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