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Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Bunless Burger Bonanza… with a Secret Ingredient

June 13, 2017 21 Comments

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Bunless Burger

It wasn't that long ago that the thought of a bunless burger sounded as strange as not eating bread on a daily basis.  But now I like eating my burger without a bun (you'll see why when you read this recipe), and bread is a once-in-a-while thing.

It's really got to be worth it now, but only because it's not easy to keep on top of your weight once you hit menopause.  Thankfully we have no health issues around here (if you do, check out this one-month test to find out what could be causing it), so we don't always eat low-carb or paleo or grain-free, or whatever you want to call it.  I just really enjoy trying new grain-free recipes, lately from this cookbook and this one, because it helps us incorporate more delicious veggies and healthy fats into our diet.  🙂

This meal is one of my favorites because it's easy to adapt a regular dinner of burgers on the grill for the whole family to a bunless burger for me without making anything separate.

I didn't know if I should call this post “Grain-free Hamburger” or “Hamburger Salad” or “Bunless Burger Bonanza”, which do you like best?  Either way, you'll love these bunless burger ideas for what to put on yours…

Bunless Burger Bonanza

The following is for one big serving.

  • Grill or fry the hamburgers, we like them both ways.  (Here's where to find healthy grass-fed meat if you don't have a good local source.)  You might like to chop up an onion to mix into your meat before cooking like we do for more flavor.  We also buy pastured ground beef that has heart ground up with it for more nutrients.  There's no taste difference, not even a little, unless you count how it tastes a little like steak.  Don't forget to sprinkle with sea salt and pepper for best flavor.  Either melt a piece of cheese on top of your burger, or just add some shredded cheese as you're putting the rest of the ingredients together below.

  • Secret Ingredient:  This truly makes the burger DREAMY…  In the meantime, in a small frying pan sauté a whole chopped onion with 4 T. butter, moving the pieces around often, until onions are nice and golden brown.  (I like them really golden brown.)  This takes less time if your heat is on the medium-high side, but don't leave them or it burns quickly.  (You never want to eat burnt food due to the formation of free-radicals which can cause cancer.)  You could also add a splash of balsamic vinegar to caramelize the onions even more, yum!  ***Even better, try this onion jam recipe!!

Add the following to a nice-sized salad bowl and toss together:

  • A few handfuls of romaine lettuce, torn.
  • Your cooked hamburger, cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • About half of a tomato, cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • One ripe avocado, chopped.
  • One dill pickle, chopped.
  • The browned onions.  This gives it such a yummy crunch!
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, unless you melted some on top of the burgers.
  • For condiments add a squirt or two of organic ketchup, a dollop of homemade mayo, and however much mustard you like, then toss together.  Also you could try this Ancho chili mayo or garlic aioli, yum.  🙂
  • Anything else good that I forgot?

I can't wait to hear if you love this as much as I do!

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  1. Sheila Bynum says

    June 14, 2017 at 5:59 PM

    We love eating our burgers this way.

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  2. Jill-David Boman says

    June 14, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    This is the only way we eat burgers.

    Reply
  3. Patricia J Winter says

    June 14, 2017 at 6:14 PM

    Ground heart mixed with ground beef in any ground meat recipe is the bomb. I wanna try beef heart in my summer sausage recipe lol.

    Reply
  4. PeggyDavis says

    May 30, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    How long will the home made mayo last in the fridge?

    Thanks, love your newsletter!

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    • KitchenKop says

      May 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM

      Hi Peggy,

      I’d guess a couple weeks or so, but ours doesn’t usually last that long around here to know for sure. 🙂

      Kelly

      Reply
  5. Candie Shipman, NTP says

    October 8, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Kelly,
    This is FABULOUS!!!! I’m addicted!!!

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    This looks amazing, and I can’t wait to try it! We usually eat cheeseburger patties cut up and dipped in ketchup and/or mustard. It’s a favorite of my 3 1/2 year old son. This would definitely jazz things up for hubby and I though. Thanks!!

    Reply
  7. Jen says

    September 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I’ll have to try this – looks like it might be well recieved around here 😉

    Would love to hear some thoughts on getting “good carbs” without so much grain? I find I really need carbs, especially in the morning, and end up defaulting to breads usually but would love some other simple ideas to get carbs without the grains. I am with you on the soaking vs not issues…… it’s rather confusing to me as well!

    Reply
  8. Theresa says

    September 1, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Before I read your post, I had a burger salad for lunch! Secret ingredient and everything! It is my go to for *Ooops, I forgot to plan a meal*

    Reply
  9. Sally says

    September 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    This sounds great! We also don’t use buns anymore. Sometimes we use lettuce leaves, but usually just eat with a fork and knife. I’ve never thought though to make the burger into a salad with ketchup and mustard. We’ll have to try this. I make taco salads similar to this with salsa, avocado, sour cream, etc. Our favorite topping for our bunless burgers are Gruyere cheese, blue cheese, sauted mushrooms and garlic, or thai peanut sauce (not all mixed together). We have burgers at least once a week. Unfortunately, the kids don’t like burgers. We get them to eat at least half a burger, but they don’t enjoy it. Any suggestions for them? Our favorite toppings are not kid friendly enough either…

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    • KitchenKop says

      September 1, 2011 at 10:27 PM

      Our kids love burgers…….. Wouldn’t yours be all over it if you served it with ketchup and pickles??

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      • Sally says

        September 2, 2011 at 11:37 AM

        We do serve them with ketchup and pickles, but they still struggle to swallow their bites. You know how kids will take bites and then use milk to wash it all down. They don’t like meat loaf either, which is so amazingly good out of the Nourishing Traditions cookbook. My daughter will eat sauted ground beef with sea salt added or even onions added. I don’t understand why she won’t eat it in a burger form, and my son will eat tacos. He loves the taco meat, which is the same grass fed ground beef with seasoning. Oh, well, at least they eat the meat in other forms. Since they don’t like the burger form, they might like your salad. We’ll give it a try. Thanks for the recipe!

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  10. Connie says

    September 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I’d call it hamburg salad myself.. regardless of what you call it it looks delicious.

    Just a little aside, grain free doesn’t necessarily mean low carb. I mean all those veggies are high in carbs (compared to protein and fat)

    Reply
  11. Chaya says

    September 1, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    This is a must try. Throwing it, into the salad, also cuts down on how many hamburgers, one would eat, normally. I only eat one but hubby can handle a few. With alll those good ingredients, I think , one would be enough for him, too.

    Reply
  12. KP says

    September 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I had my first bun free hamburger recently. I cut it into bite sized pieces and mixed it with fermented veggies. Loved it. I’ll have to try your better bonanza soon.

    Reply
  13. Andrea says

    September 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This looks and sounds amazing! However, I am a bit confused as to why EVERYONE seems to be going low carb. I myself do generally because of GAPS/bloodsugar issues. However, Dr. Price studied several very healthy cultures who ate a HIGH CARB diet…the Swiss are the first that come to mind. Why are healthy soaked grains and carbs being villanized lately (or is it my imagination?)

    Reply
    • Kelly the Kitchen Kop says

      September 1, 2011 at 7:33 AM

      Good question, & I’ll probably go into it more soon in a grains post that I’m working on, but here’s why I personally try to eat less grains:

      -The recent confusion over how best to soak grains has me irritated, so it seems easier to avoid them.

      -To keep my mid-section under control (stupid belly fat), lowering carbs works best for me. (Not zero carbs by any means.)

      Kelly

      Reply
    • Kristin says

      September 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM

      I can’t speak for “everyone”, but since giving up grains I feel much better and have lost quite a bit of weight. I know properly preparing grains can mitigate some of the toxins, but the fact remains there is absolutely nothing in grains that can not be gotten just as easily from much more nutrient dense foods. And, I guess I’m just too lazy to soak, dry, and then grind grains just to have a piece of bread. I’d rather just skip the bread altogether.

      Also, my diet isn’t low-carb: I eat lots of fruits and veggies, as well as occasional legumes. I don’t count carbs; I just skip the grains and sugars. It’s a moderate-carb diet.

      Reply
    • Fern says

      September 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

      Not even our grandparents ate the type of wheat that is grown today. We are eating experimental foods. Here is a little about the ancient historical context of wheat… https://www.trackyourplaque.com/blog/2010/05/in-search-of-wheat.html

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        September 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM

        I can understand grain free, but it seems like people who do paleo, or something close to it are forming an elite “we’re doing the traditional diet best” club. I read a lot of real foody blogs and this is just an impression I am getting.

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  14. kara says

    September 1, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    This looks and sounds amazing, Kelly! So simple, so genius! I’m like you, everyone loves burgers, but it almost seems wrong to eat one without a bun, but this recipe would certainly quickly cure anyone of thinking that! I’m sure my boyfriend would even be happy to chow this down! I can’t wait to give it a try.

    Reply

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