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 it needs to be cooked as lean beef can dry out.
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 simple 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
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!
What to Serve With a Keto Burger
All the best burgers have great sides and sauces, don’t they? Here are my favourite keto options.
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The BEST Keto Burger Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) beef mince (ground beef) or pork/beef mince combination
- 1 teaspoon (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
- Add mince and ranch seasoning to mixer; mix 20 sec/reverse/speed 4.
- 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 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.
Video
Notes
Your Own Notes
Nutrition
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.
80 responses to “The Best Keto Burger | Low Carb Big Mac”
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Great idea for a keto diet! Recommended this to a friend-
Thanks Luca!
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Seriously delicious burger!! The flavors in this recipe are to die for! Thank you for sharing!!-
So happy you enjoyed it Makhaya
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Such a tasty burger, especially the sauce!!-
So good isn’t it Amanda!
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I love how simple this recipe is and yet how much flavor it has. Thank you!-
You are welcome Lillian
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I truly love the idea of making the burger in wraps! Thank you for the recipe!-
The best way to have them imo.
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Yum! I love how indulgent this felt but it wasn’t indulgent at all! Something I can get behind! Will be making this burger all the time now!-
Awesome to hear~
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Loved this with the keto bun! Made just how it is and it was delicious.-
So happy you enjoyed it Kristina.
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I like the idea of cauliflower buns! I also like your ranch seasoning, this will our go-to burgers-
Yay!
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My family and I are HUGE burger fans, and these were one of the best! The ranch seasoning added fantastic flavor. I love that it is so simple! Great recipe! We loved the Big Mac sauce too!-
So good to hear Jeri!
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I love a thick burger! So yummy!-
Glad you enjoyed it Addie.
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A good burger is my absolute weakness, and this one is superb. Love that ranch!-
It’s so good isn’t it Alex.
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Yum! Delicious flavors – I love the Big Mac sauce recipe!-
Me too Angela!
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Wow, I never thought of adding ranch seasoning to a burger before. This was over the top amazing. What a great idea. Thank you.-
It is so good with Ranch. A must-try for sure.
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I love Big Mac sauce so I was excited to try this! It’s so good and incredibly satisfying as a weeknight dinner! -
This burger looks amazing and super flavourful! I am definitely going to make this for me and my family. Thank you for sharing this recipe, it looks super delicious!-
I hope you and the fam love it Ramona.
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Oh my, yum! Seems so simple and quick to make!-
It is so good isnt it Liz.
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This burger was fantastic! My whole family loved the bold flavors.-
Yay! That is awesome to hear Sara.
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I love this recipe! Super easy and yet flavorful in every bite-
It is a good one isnt it Linda x
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I really hate to say that I love Big Macs but I do! This recreation was so delicious! I love that I can make a healthier version at home!-
Haha! I am sure you aren’t alone in your love of Big Macs Kayla.
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I really try to avoid carbs for lunch so this keto big mac makes the perfect lunch!-
And so easy too Sharon!
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