This homemade recipe for stuffed burgers is packed with next-level bistro flavor!
Savory seasoned ground beef is stuffed with mozzarella cheese, then glazed with BBQ sauce on the grill!
Ingredients and Variations
These easy cheese-stuffed burgers are so tender and juicy plus packed with tons of flavor.
Meat – Ground beef, turkey, and chicken will all work! For an extra juicy burger, use a combination of ground pork and any of the ground meat listed here.
Cheese – No cheese is off-limits on keto! As long as it melts perfectly, use any cheese you like. Cheddar, American, or a mix of cheeses like Swiss and feta or Monterey Jack and Brie are new twists to try!
BBQ Sauce – Look for low-carb, no-sugar varieties of BBQ sauce. Spice it up with a little sriracha or some zesty blackened seasoning.
Buns – If you can’t find low-carb burger buns, use cloud bread or chaffles. You can also fold a low-carb tortilla around a stuffed burger, too! Or give these tasty Keto hamburger buns a try.
Variations – Add bacon bits, sauteed mushrooms, chopped onions or jalapenos to the cheese. Or a little scoop of homemade kale pesto with the cheese as it melts would be so good!
How to Make Stuffed Burgers
Cheesy stuffed burgers are next-level juicy and delicious!
- Preheat grill.
- Blend beef, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- Divide the meat into 4 portions and press each one into a 5” circle.
- Place cheese (or other add-ins) in the center of the patties, fold the meat around the cheese, and seal the edges.
- Brush both sides of the burgers with BBQ sauce and grill (per recipe below).
Tips for Success
- To keep the burgers tender and juicy, do not overmix when combining the ingredients. Overmixing makes the meat dense and tough.
- Assemble and freeze raw burgers on a baking sheet and transfer them to a zippered bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before grilling.
- Always check the internal temperature of meat before removing from the heat. For this recipe, the burgers should be at 160°F before removing from the grill.
Serving and Storing Stuffed Burgers
Serve stuffed burgers with all your favorite low-carb toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, mushrooms, avocado, and pickles. Mayo, mustard, and low-carb BBQ sauce are great condiments as well!
Stuffed burgers go great with a side of grilled vegetables or a crispy and colorful cucumber radish salad.
Keep leftover burgers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave or under the broiler with a fresh brush of BBQ sauce!
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Stuffed Burgers
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°F).
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition is calculated without the low carb hamburger bun or the 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.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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