🍽️Main Dish

Bunless Stuffed Beef Burger with Parmesan & Roasted Pepper

Name: Bunless Stuffed Beef Burger with Parmesan & Roasted Pepper
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Dish
Ingredients: 900 g lean ground beef; 230 g smoked sausage, ground; 85 g Parmesan cheese, cut into 2.5 x 0.5 cm pieces; 3–4 tsp roasted red bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Lettuce leaves, as needed; 6 cherry tomatoes

"A gourmet, carb-conscious explosion of smoky beef and molten Parmesan that proves you don't need a bun to have it all."

Prep:20 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

Analyzing...

● Ingredients

900 g lean ground beef
230 g smoked sausage, ground
85 g Parmesan cheese, cut into 2.5 x 0.5 cm pieces
3–4 tsp roasted red bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lettuce leaves, as needed
6 cherry tomatoes

🌱 Keto🌱 Gluten-Free🌱 Low-Carb🌱 High-Protein⚡ Medium

❤️Health78%

😋Taste92%

🥳Joy88%

👨‍🍳Difficulty45/100

📜 The Story

The stuffed burger concept traces its roots back to the mid-century 'Juicy Lucy' of Minnesota, though this version incorporates Mediterranean influences through aged Parmesan and roasted peppers. By replacing the traditional bun with fresh lettuce, it modernizes a classic American comfort food for the grain-free culinary movement.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

2/10

🧂Salty

7/10

🌶️Spicy

3/10

🍯Sweet

2/10

🍄umami

9/10

☕Bitter

1/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"The initial aroma is intensely smoky and savory, yielding to a succulent beef texture that hides a molten, nutty Parmesan center. Each bite is punctuated by the sweet softness of roasted peppers and the refreshing, crisp snap of a chilled lettuce wrap."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

Chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before grilling to help the proteins bind and prevent the cheese from leaking out.

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Avoid This

Overworking the meat mixture while combining the beef and sausage, which can result in a rubbery, dense texture rather than a tender burger.

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Storage

Cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in a pan over medium heat to maintain the exterior sear.

Instructions

In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef and ground smoked sausage using your hands. Mix only until just blended to keep the burgers tender.

Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions. Place each portion on parchment paper and flatten into patties about 10 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick.

On six patties, evenly distribute the Parmesan pieces and roasted red bell pepper. Top each with a remaining plain patty and press the edges together firmly to seal, forming stuffed burgers.

Season the outside of each burger generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

Prepare a charcoal grill with hot, evenly distributed coals, or preheat a gas grill to medium heat. Grill the burgers for 15–18 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned and fully cooked through.

To serve, wrap each burger in fresh lettuce leaves. Garnish with a cherry tomato secured with a toothpick and serve immediately.