Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

delicious low carb burgers

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

577
Calories
37g
Fat
11.7g
Carbohydrate
786mg
Sodium
175mg
Cholesterol
47.2g
Protein
Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

Recipe Description

Some days a burger is the only option for dinner but I don’t always feel like eating lots of bread. My solution to this problem – Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)! Iceburgers consist of juicy ground beef burgers, bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese and tomato. All the usual burger ingredients with one key difference – instead of a bun made of bread, I use large slices of iceberg lettuce. They add a freshness and crunch that you can’t get with a regular bread bun!

It’s super easy to make these burgers too. Start by slicing 8 rounds of lettuce from a head of iceberg. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Fry onion slices in the oil which remains after cooking the bacon. Shape ground beef into patties and season both sides before cooking. For the final minute of cooking, melt cheese on the burger patties. Assemble the iceburgers in iceberg lettuce rounds. Drizzle with ranch sauce and enjoy!

To make the Best Iceburger (Gluten Free) you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Slice the head of lettuce

    2 min
    Step 1 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    To create the “burger buns”, slice eight large rounds from the edges of the head of iceberg lettuce.

  2. 2

    Cook bacon

    2 min
    Step 2 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place 4 slices of bacon in the skillet and cook until crispy. Drain the excess oil from the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve any bacon fat left in the pan.

  3. 3

    Cook onion slices

    3 min
    Step 3 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    Place the red onion slices in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until tender. Set the red onions aside and wipe the skillet clean.

  4. 4

    Make beef patties

    5 min
    Step 4 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    Shape 1 lb of ground beef into 4 burger patties. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook the burgers

    8 min
    Step 5 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    Place the skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side for medium.

  6. 6

    Melt cheese

    1 min
    Step 6 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    Place one of the 4 slices of cheese on top of each burger. Place a lid on the skillet and cook for about a minute until the cheese has melted.

  7. 7

    Assemble the iceburgers

    5 min
    Step 7 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)Step 7 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    Place each cooked burger on an iceberg round. Drizzle with mayonnaise or ranch sauce and place a slice of bacon, onion and a slice of tomato on top. Drizzle with mayonnaise (or ranch sauce) and top with a second iceberg round.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Best Iceburgers (Gluten Free)

    Serve these iceburgers with french fries or a baked potato.

This recipe for Best Iceburger is a real winner - it is fresh and the iceberg lettuce adds a crunch that you just can’t get with a bread bun. Try these iceburgers next time you have a burger craving and don’t forget to come back and leave a comment telling me what you think!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Zoe
October 2, 2024
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I made these iceburgers for my friends last weekend and they loved them! The crunchy lettuce was such a refreshing twist to a classic burger. Super simple to prep which was great since I was short on time. Perfect for a fun summer dinner!

Valentina
August 12, 2024
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These Iceburgers are totally a gamechanger! I made them last weekend when my kiddos were craving burgers. The lettuce adds a lovely crunch, and they were a huge hit! Yum!

Claire
May 29, 2024
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Delicious and healthy.

Faith91
October 16, 2023
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These Iceburgers are fantastic! I always felt guilty for eating burger buns, but this recipe let me enjoy without the bread. The crunch of the lettuce pairs perfectly with the juicy beef. Made them for friends last week and they loved them too, so proud to share!

Lila
October 5, 2023
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These Iceburgers are lit! Perfect for when I'm craving burgers without all the carbs. Yum!

Virginia Williams
June 10, 2023
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Absolutely refreshing burgers!

Amy
June 3, 2023
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Amazing! I never thought lettuce could replace a bun so tasty. Made these last night and they were a hit at my dinner party!

Yankee
May 24, 2023
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Outstanding!

Luis Ramirez
January 2, 2023
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Sabrosos y frescos

Gina
November 25, 2022
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These iceburgers are amazing. I made them for a friend’s BBQ and we couldn’t stop raving about them. The fresh lettuce adds a nice crunch and saves on carbs. I'm definetly adding this recipe to my go-to list.

Larry Smith
October 22, 2022
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Best burgers ever, love the lettuce wrap!

Victor Smith
March 27, 2022
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Iceburgers are mint, the kids loved em!

Quinn Roberts
February 20, 2022
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Fabulous, easy burgers!

Cathy
July 6, 2020
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I tried these Iceburgers for a quick dinner after a long day at work. The freshness of the lettuce instead of bread was a hit! It was so easy to prepare and kept everything neat. Definitely my new go-to for burgers!

Nancy Sheely
May 2, 2020
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Simple and delicious little snack or tiny lunch would totally make it again.

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