Cheese-stuffed burgers are so juicy and flavorful, it’ll be your new favorite way to make them.
Seasoned ground beef is stuffed with melty cheese and a swipe of BBQ sauce then grilled to juicy perfection!
Holly’s Cheese Stuffed Burgers
- Flavor: Cheese-filled burgers have a rich and creamy center surrounded by savory seasoned beef, and big bistro flavor.
- Prep Note: Planning a party? Assemble and freeze burgers ahead. Thaw overnight before grilling.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 burgers, but also makes 8 sliders.
- Recommended Tools: A meat thermometer is essential to gauge doneness. Food safety experts recommend that ground beef be served well done at 160˚F.
Fixings for Flavor-Filled Burgers
Ground Beef: For the best results, lean ground beef (97%) has the perfect fat to beef ratio which keeps the burgers juicy. You can also use half ground beef and half ground pork for even more juicy goodness.
Cheese: Sliced mozzarella, provolone, and American cheese melt up extra cheesy. Go the extra mile on flavor and use tangy blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles, or mix them into other cheeses of your choice.
Seasonings: Simple seasonings from the pantry are all it takes for these bistro-worthy burgers! Add a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
Sauce: A low carb BBQ sauce provides a flavorful glaze. Experiment with homemade chimichurri sauce, or a cool and creamy avocado pesto. Anything goes.
Buns: Look for low-carb or keto burger buns, or use low-carb wraps. Cheese-stuffed burgers are also delish on top of a bed of greens or a cup of zoodles.
Stuffed Your Way
Customize your burgers by adding keto veggies like chopped mushrooms, chopped spinach, or shredded zucchini in the ground meat, or with the cheese, for a boost of flavor and nutrition. Garlic powder and bacon will add extra flavor to the seasonings. Like it spicy? Try giving the ground beef some bold southwest or taco seasoning, or, instead of barbecue sauce, coat the stuffed burgers in keto dry rub spices.
How To Make Stuffed Burgers
- Combine the meat and seasonings in a bowl, and divide into 4 patties.
- Press the cheese into the meat (full recipe below).
- Brush burgers with sauce and grill on both sides until cheese is melted.
- Serve on toasted low-carb buns with all the fixin’s.
Stuffed Patty Perfection
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture, or the burgers will become dense and tough.
- Stuffed burgers will be well done if pulled from the grill at 160°F, and will continue to cook after removing them from the grill. Allow them to rest a few minutes before serving.
- No grill? Broil instead! Place assembled stuffed burgers on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook them about 5-6 minutes on each side.
Savvy Storage Solutions
Keep leftover cheese-stuffed burger patties 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.
Freeze cooled patties in a zippered bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Cheese 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 (160-165°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
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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