Why We Love This Keto Burger Recipe
This keto burger recipe is super simple. With 2 ingredients and less than 1 net carb per serve, you are going to love it. For me, the addition of the Ranch Seasoning was a revelation. It adds so much flavour to the ground meat. Here are just a few of the reasons why I love this recipe so much.
Versatile – the burgers are so easy to make and so versatile. Use this recipe for our Mexican Burgers, easy meatballs for soups, or a tasty lunchbox meal.
Low carb – with less than 1g net carbs you cannot go wrong.
Everyday ingredients – keto ground beef recipes are so awesome Even if you cannot buy it you can always make it with any cut of beef that you mince yourself.
Quick and easy – so quick and easy.
Thermomix friendly – mix in your Thermomix, Magimix or food processor in just 2 minutes.
Keep reading for more details on the ingredients, substitutes and step by step instructions on how to make the best keto burgers.
The Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the amount of each ingredient needed to make these keto burgers. Pluss a printable recipe for you to save.
There are only a couple of ingredients in the burgers themselves. But, there is also the extras to make a keto Big Mac style burger. Here is everything you will need to make them. You can however add anything you want to your burger.
Beef Mince. I use a grass-fed 80/20 fatty beef mince. I like to mix it 50/50 with some pork mince but that is my personal preference. The leaner the beef you use the faster you will want to cook it as lean beef can dry out more.
Ranch Seasoning. You can use my Ranch Seasoning recipe to make your own ranch without fillers. It is simple to make and adds so much flavour to the burgers. Alternatively, you could Taco Seasoning for a Mexican inspired burger, or just plain salt and pepper.
Salt flakes. I always season my burgers with salt flakes on the actual patties. When placed onto a hot dry pan or grill it forms a crackly salty crust on the burgers.
Big Mac Sauce. The Big Mac Special Sauces you find in the supermarket are filled with sugar. It is so easy to make your own. My Big Mac Sauce recipe is one of our most popular recipes. Another great sauce to serve with our keto burgers is the Ranch Dressing, damn it is good too!
How to Make It
Keto whipped cream is so easy to make at home. Here are the simple steps you need to make it. Scroll down to the recipe card for more details
Step 1. Place the mince into a large mixing bowl. Add the ranch seasoning and mix with your hands until the mince is well combined.
Step 2. Form the mince into large patties. I use an oversized egg ring to form my burgers. Season each side of the burger liberally with salt and pepper. This is an optional step but aside from seasoning the meat the salt flakes also help to form a tasty golden crust on the outside of the burger when cooked.
Step 3. Grill, barbecue or pan-fry the burger to your liking. Serve on a bun, naked, wrapped in lettuce or with your favourite keto sauce recipes and toppings.
Hot Tips and Substitutions
Yes, you can. Freeze cooked or raw. Place a piece of baking paper between them to make it easier to separate if needed.
You can use any ground meat or plant-based meat you prefer. I use an 80/20 meat to fat ground beef.
There are less than 1g net carbs in this keto burger recipe.
I have added some of my favourite keto buns and low carb burger buns below for you to try with your burgers.
More Recipes To Try
Here are just a few of my favourite low carb burger sides. You can will also find plenty more keto beef recipes here as well.
The Best Burger Buns Recipes
- Low Carb Bread Rolls only 2g net carbs
- The Best Keto Buns
- Keto Cauliflower Burger Buns
- Keto Wraps these are also great for burgers too!
The Best Keto Burger Sides and Sauces
All the best burgers have great sides and sauces, don’t they? Here are my favourite keto options.
- Keto Onion Rings
- Smokey Keto Barbecue Sauce
- Keto Ketchup | Sugar Free Tomato Sauce
- Keto Ranch Dressing
- Smokey Bacon Jam
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The BEST Keto Burger Recipe | Big Mac Sauce
Ingredients
- 400 g beef mince (ground beef) or pork/beef mince combination
- 1 teaspoon Ranch Seasoning use store bought or use the link to make your own
- Salt flakes and pepper optional
TO SERVE
- 4 Best Keto Buns or Cauliflower Buns
- 2 tablespoons Big Mac Sauce recipe on page
- Lettuce, tomato, cheese and sliced pickles or your favourite burger toppings
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Place the mince into a large mixing bowl. Add the ranch seasoning and mix with your hands until the mince is well combined.
- Form the mince into large patties. I use an over-sized egg ring to form my burgers. Season each side of the burger liberally with salt and pepper. This is an optional step but aside from seasoning the meat the salt flakes also help to form a tasty golden crust on the outside of the burger when cooked.
- Grill, barbecue or pan fry the burger to your liking. Serve on a bun (or naked) with your favourite sauces and toppings.
THERMAL METHODS
- Place the mince and ranch seasoning into the mixer; mix 2 min/reverse/speed 4.
- Form the mince into large patties. I use an over-sized egg ring to form my burgers. Season each side of the burger liberally with salt and pepper. This is an optional step but aside from seasoning the meat the salt flakes also help to form a tasty golden crust on the outside of the burger when cooked.
- Grill, barbecue or pan fry the burger to your liking. Serve on a bun (or naked) with your favourite sauces and toppings.
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Megan Ellam is an Australian keto recipes blogger living in Thornton, NSW. She is the author of amazing keto cookbooks such as Slow Cook Keto, Keto Loco, The Healthy Family Keto Cookbook and Every Day Keto.
Megan has been following a ketogenic diet since being diagnosed with insulin resistance in early 2017. After a long cooking career Megan simply swapped her “foodie focus” to easy keto recipes. Her keto Australian recipes all include both metric and US customary measures so that everyone can enjoy them.
Megan also makes all the recipes suitable for conventional cooks, Thermomix recipes and thermal cookers e.g. Magimix recipes.
There’s just nothing better than a great burger! I love how simple this recipe is too. I’m eager to serve these to my BigMac loving family!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this awesome recipe! I love all the keto burger buns options, too!
Enjoy!