This recipe for Low-Carb Easy Grilled Jalapeño Burgers adds flavor and spice to a classic cook-out recipe. This recipe doesn’t use any fillers, so it can be part of a low-carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free or Banting diet. Make it dairy-free and Whole-30 compliant by simply leaving off the cheese. 

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The Recipe

These Low-Carb Easy Grilled Jalapeño Burgers are loaded with flavor. Minced onion and jalapeño pepper not only add flavor, but also make them tender and juicy. A touch of Worcestershire sauce makes them even more tasty. 

I love to melt a bit of cheese on top, but this isn’t necessary. These burgers can stand on their own, so just leave it off if you eat dairy-free, Whole-30, or if you simply don’t have any cheese in your fridge.

These burgers are perfect to spice up a family cook-out and quick and easy to make. 

The Inspiration

I can’t take credit for the idea for these burgers. This recipe was actually my son, Wyatt’s idea. I generally make my burgers very simply and believe that good quality beef can stand on its own. Dividing a pound of beef into four portions, patting each portion into a patty, then sprinkling with sea salt and freshly ground pepper is my idea of a good burger.

My son, on the other hand, wanted a change from the same old burgers. He’s becoming very interested in cooking and has enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen. One evening, he created these burgers and they were a hit with the whole family.

He hadn’t written down the recipe, so I recreated it and tested a few versions. I liked the patties more each time I made them. 

Tips and Tricks

I always recommend using high quality ingredients for the best results in any recipe. For this recipe, I used my homegrown grass-fed, grass-finished beef. I prefer grass-fed, grass-finished beef because it has more healthy fats in it. 

I am lucky to live in an area where I can raise my own meat or purchase quality grass-finished meat at the local farmer’s market. However, not everyone has access to this type of product.

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The cheese I put on top of the burgers is optional for this recipe. If you decide to use cheese, feel free to be creative. While cheddar is a commonly combined with Jalapeño, I have also found that a smoked gouda works wonderfully with this recipe. 

Cheese isn’t the only topping that pairs well with these burgers. A few strips of bacon, sliced avocado, a spoonful of salsa, or a bit of mayonnaise or sour cream would all make excellent toppings. 

I just serve these on a bed of lettuce. If you prefer, you could use a low-carb wrap or bun. Enjoy!

-Annissa

This recipe for Low-Carb Easy Grilled Jalapeño Burgers adds flavor and spice to a classic cook-out recipe. This recipe doesn’t use any fillers, so it can be part of a low-carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free or Banting diet. Make it dairy-free and Whole-30 compliant by simply leaving off the cheese.

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Low-Carb Easy Grilled Jalapeño Burgers

This recipe for Low-Carb Easy Grilled Jalapeño Burgers adds flavor and spice to a picnic classic. This recipe doesn't use any breading, so it can be part of a low-carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free or Banting diet. Make it dairy-free and Whole-30 compliant by simply leaving off the cheese. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 229 kcal

Author Annissa Slusher

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper stem, seeds and ribs removed, minced
• 2 ounces onion minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce gluten-free
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 4 slices cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Place all ingredients, except for optional toppings, in a medium mixing bowl.

   

2. Mix ingredients together. It's easiest to use clean hands for this.

   

3. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

   

4. Place patties on the preheated grill. Close the lid and turn heat to low. 

   

5. When the patties are cooked halfway through (about 5 minutes), turn patties and close grill. 

   

6. When burgers are cooked through, place one slice of cheese on top of each patty. Close the top of the grill and allow cheese to melt. This only takes a minute or so. 

   

7. Remove from grill and serve with condiments of choice. Suggestions include avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, additional onions, or mayonnaise.

   

Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts do not include optional cheese or any condiments.

Nutrition Facts

Low-Carb Easy Grilled Jalapeño Burgers

Amount Per Serving (1 burger)

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 117mg39%

Sodium 543mg24%

Potassium 62mg2%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 100%2%

Vitamin C 7.4%9%

Calcium 10%1%

Iron 3.1%17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.