Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

No Carb Cheese and Tomato Burger

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

458
Calories
20.8g
Fat
21.6g
Carbohydrates
46.9g
Protein
137mg
Cholesterol
393mg
Sodium
Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

Recipe Description

With this Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun recipe you can also enjoy the all-American favorite burger without any of the guilt.

Replace the bun with a large tomato and cut out more than half the calories and all the bad bits! I’m still working on adapting the whole family to this regime, but I have become totally addicted already!

To make Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare burger mix

    2 min
    Step 1 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

    In a mixing bowl, using your hands or a fork, combine ground beef, onion, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Shape patties

    4 min
    Step 2 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

    Use the ground beef mix to shape 4 equal sized burgers.

  3. 3

    Cook patties

    10 min
    Step 3 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the BunStep 3 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

    In a large frying pan, heat oil and add burgers. Cook until both sides are brown.

  4. 4

    Add cheese

    1 min
    Step 4 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

    Once patties have been flipped to cook the other side, add a slice of cheese to the top of each patty so that it can melt while the second side cooks.

  5. 5

    Prepare tomato

    2 min
    Step 5 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the BunStep 5 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

    Spoon barbecue sauce into the center of the tomato where the seeds have been removed.

  6. 6

    Complete burger

    4 min
    Step 6 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the BunStep 6 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

    Cover barbecue sauce with lettuce leaves, red onion and then top with the burger pattie. Add cucumber slices and ending with the other tomato half to complete your burger.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun

    Serve and enjoy!

This Keto Tomato Cheeseburger Without the Bun is quickly becoming very popular following all the rules for the keto eating plan. High protein and fat with no carbs! If you’re into this new craze then definitely give this recipe a try and let us know how your burgers turn out. Tag #cookmerecipes online because we love hearing from you!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Billy85
April 17, 2025
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Superb burger alternative!

Xander
February 24, 2025
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Simply delicious!

Megan
October 2, 2024
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Superb. Tried this for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. The tomato bun is such a clever idea, especially for my keto journey.

Kayla Johnson
May 30, 2024
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Amazing!

Gina Thompson
May 19, 2024
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Delicious. My family loved these tomato cheeseburgers. I was nervous about the whole no bun thing, but it turned out just great. The flavors really popped. Even my kids were asking for seconds!

Yankee
March 25, 2024
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Dude, this keto burger is amazin'! Swapped out the bun for a tomato and my kids loved it—no guilt! Family approved! 🍅🍔

Anne Dupont
February 11, 2024
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Simply delicious recipe!

Julieta
November 6, 2023
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Delicioso.

Marky
October 5, 2023
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So yummy good!

Taylor Smith
October 5, 2023
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Fantastic! My kids loved it and I felt great serving a healthy meal.

Elaine Turner
October 4, 2023
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Delicious, guilt-free meal!

Emily Carter
February 13, 2023
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This recipe made our family dinner fun again! So grateful for it.

Jake
January 9, 2023
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We loved it! It was such a hit at dinner. My kids are usually picky but they devoured these fit and awesome cheeseburgers. I can't believe they replaced buns with tomatoes! That's a clever twist for our keto journey.

Larry Smith
October 21, 2022
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Superb!

HappyHannah
March 21, 2022
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I made this Keto Tomato Cheeseburger and I’m so proud of myself! Swapping a bun for a tomato was a game changer. It's delish and guilt-free!

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