Oh yummy this is one delicious burger without the bun!
Have you been wanting some alternatives to having a good burger without the bun (aka gluten free if you so desire) well here’s one!
Yes these past few months especially over the Summer with all the grilling we did on the barbeque hubby and I had our burgers all of the time without the buns. We’ve come to really prefer it this way as it’s so yummy and we don’t get the heaviness of the bread! Just look at that hamburger doesn’t it look delicious? That one is mine with my preferred toppings of some cheddar cheese, sauteed mushrooms, pickles and some fresh basil I love basil and it tastes amazing on a burger! I’ve also seen people wrap lettuce around their burger so if you don’t want to use a knife and fork like we do you can so there’s two options for you!
I’ve also topped my burger with avocado and tomato as well but I always have pickles on mine and hubby likes to add bacon to his. You get so full this way why would you need the bun? Of course if you’d like a bigger meal you still have the options of sides like the dish below where I had some fresh tomatoes and cucumbers with some olive oil and a wee bit of salt and pepper on them along with some baked (not deep fried) fries. So if you want those crabs you can still get them but I rarely have it with fries however, my hubby and daughter love their fries so I usually bake some for them and I’ve even cooked them on an old cookie sheet on the barbeque too. Either way it’s a filling delicious meal without any bread if that’s your goal or if you’re like us you just like it without the bun 🙂
How do you like to eat your burger? Feel free to comment below 🙂
Linda Manns Linneman says
June 30, 2015 at 7:43 AMThis looks yummy. I need to cut back on carbs per my doctor so this would be perfect. Thank you so much for sharing
Michele Ash says
February 11, 2015 at 11:40 PMWOW! My hubby always has to have a bun with his hamburgers! Plus, he likes the round artisan like buns (you know the ones that are generally to big for your burger!) I will eat my burger an awful lot without all that bread! I like ketchup, relish, red onion, pickles, lettuce, cheese and a little salt and pepper! I’m pretty plain when it comes to certain things I eat! The kids will pretty much eat anything you put in front of them! The kids and I love chicken, however, hubby hates it! It’s not too often that I make chicken because I have to make something entirely different for hubby! I’ve been thinking about getting some chicken and the next time we have spaghetti, make breaded chicken with cheese and the kids and I can have chicken parmesan while hubby just eats his bread, salad and his spaghetti! Burgers on the grill are the best though! I hate when they all ask for burgers and I have to fry them up! They just don’t taste the same and their a lot greasier! Thanks so much for sharing your “recipe” for burgers with all of us! I honestly do appreciate it! Thanks again, Michele 🙂
lisa says
January 7, 2015 at 8:02 AMA burger is always good, it must be grilled not fried. If bread is an issue it tastes just fine on a piece of lettuce.
Linda Bradshaw says
December 28, 2014 at 12:01 AMWe actually made our burgers this last week with no buns. I liked it. I love to had tons of veggies.
Shannon says
December 19, 2014 at 10:38 AMI always make my husband’s burgers now without buns since he is diabetic. Thank you for sharing this with us.
lisa says
September 20, 2014 at 11:25 AMI enjoy a grilled hamburger every once in a while. I don’t even miss the bread anymore.
Lesa Jones says
July 1, 2014 at 6:40 PMLove this we do it often, tip for a healthier option we would take and substitute the fries with zucchini and yellow squash stick and lightly tossed and in olive oil and grilled the sprinkled wit a little parmesan cheese. and on my burger instead of cheddar cheese I use mozzarella slices it is healthier.
Shannon says
May 25, 2014 at 6:36 PMA lot of times my husband doesn’t eat it on a bun. I also like using different breads for different tastes.
Karen O says
January 23, 2014 at 8:26 AMThat burger does look delicious. If I have my burger without a bun I usually just top it with some cheddar cheese, squirt on the mustard, and then add sliced onions.
Lisa K says
January 7, 2014 at 9:46 PMThis looks really yummy. I would add some avacado slices though. Oh yes!
Stacy Giacosa-Bauer says
December 31, 2013 at 8:47 PMThis Gluten Free Burger looks delicious with all the trimmings and without the bun!!! My New Year’s Resolution is to eat Gluten Free!!! Thank you for the ideas of what to put on it!!! Happy New Year!!!
Melissa Marinho says
December 31, 2013 at 1:43 PMOh my goodness that looks delicious. I eat my burgers without the buns. I have never been a huge fan of them anyways, and it just tastes better without it! I love topping my burgers with all sorts of stuff. Avocado is a delicious idea. Healthy and tasty!
Tamarae Ellis says
December 29, 2013 at 10:33 PMI stopped using a bun a few years ago to lose weight and I found that I like it better (unless there is a sweet bun option- foccacia, ciabatta )! I love swiss mushroom burgers too!
Cheryl (@loucheryl) says
December 26, 2013 at 6:27 PMI love eating burgers without buns! These look awesome. I could eat one right now!
Anne Nolan says
December 23, 2013 at 9:59 PMI am glad to know that I am not the only one who likes burgers without a bun. I prefer mine with Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms and onions. It’s making my mouth water just thinking about it.
lisa says
December 23, 2013 at 9:48 AMI rarely eat bread at all. It fills me up to the point of being uncomfortable all day. I always eat my burger without a bun. Try some A-1 steak sauce. It’s really good.
Adrienne Sydnor says
December 19, 2013 at 8:16 PMThat is one good looking burger. However, I would have to skip the pickles, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Alana Vester says
December 19, 2013 at 3:32 PMThis looks yummy! Who needs a bun when you can dive into it like that? 🙂
Sindy Murray says
December 16, 2013 at 8:40 PMIt look so yummy. I like to have my burger without bun sometimes with mushrooms and pepper jack cheese and some tomatoes!
Anna W says
December 16, 2013 at 6:43 AMI agree with all the others, this looks incredible! I do love my bun when I am eating a burger but this looks so good I would not even realize I was missing anything while eating it! Basil is really good on burgers, I grew some this summer and thought I would throw it in just to try and I loved it! (kids not so much haha). I love to bbq a big portabello mushroom and make my burgers a ” double patty” sometimes. Ahhh i miss summer and being able to access the bbq =)
rebeccabasset says
December 14, 2013 at 7:02 PMOhhhh this looks delicious! Made me hungry! I like my Burger with just Cheese, and Mayo, but I also have it with Avocado every once in a while.
Thanks for the Post, and the Picture!
Julia Potvin says
December 14, 2013 at 8:58 AMI would love a burger like this, the bun is always so filling and I want the good stuff instead. OMG this looks sooo delicious!
Sandy Cain says
December 14, 2013 at 8:21 AMOMG! Cheddar cheese, mushrooms and basil! Who needs the bun? This sounds so good, you almost don’t need the burger! LOL! Toss a little red onion on, and voila! Instant bliss!
Alison Dobbins says
December 13, 2013 at 9:06 PMOh man this looks delicious! Im not on a gleuten – free diet and am not worried about gleuten, but I am going to have to give this one a try!
Anna C. says
December 13, 2013 at 8:36 PMLooks really yummy! Will have to try that when we start grilling more in the spring. Thanks!
sherry bracy says
October 29, 2013 at 9:00 AMThat burger sure looks good!!
Amanda Lindsay Shearouse says
October 29, 2013 at 2:43 AMThis sounds delicious! I know what Im making for dinner tonight! 🙂
Heather Pfingsten says
October 28, 2013 at 8:54 PMWe love eating our burgers without a bun. Protein, protein, PROTEIN! This looks yummy good. Thank you for sharing… we will definitely be trying it!
Stefanie Ecuyer says
October 28, 2013 at 8:47 PMHubby just went gluten free. I’m making this for us!
Aria H. says
October 28, 2013 at 7:49 PMI live eating a lean sirloin burger off the grill with sauted onions and mushrooms.
Terry Riley says
October 28, 2013 at 7:21 PMOh wow that looks really yummy! I didn’t know you had recipes on here until I started looking around. Love it!
michelle oakley warner says
October 28, 2013 at 7:35 AMwow that looks so good, im going to try it out, we are trying to cut gluten from our diets, someone told us that it is the cause of excess belly fat too so we are trying to go gluten free, so thanks for the great recipe, my husband is going to love it
Jeanine says
October 27, 2013 at 11:32 PMI love my hubbys burgers the most! I make a traditional (?) burger, with pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard. He BBQs them on the grill and they’re the juiciest, yummiest burgers ever!
Mary Dailey says
October 27, 2013 at 8:19 PMThis looks like a delicious burger, much like a hamburger steak. Think of the carbs you will be saving!
Jane Ritz says
October 24, 2013 at 6:04 PMI made your recipe. It will now be a regular at our house. It’s really, really good! Thank you!
Denise Hecht says
October 24, 2013 at 5:05 PMlooks so good just made burgers for dinner tonight wish I would of saw this first..will try this one thanks for sharing!
lovely jasmin says
October 24, 2013 at 9:18 AMoh looks amazing i really have to try it thanks for share…,,
Roe Clark says
October 24, 2013 at 7:15 AMOMG!! !that looks awesomely tasty…I like to eat my burgers without a bun also….thank you for sharing 🙂
Michelle Proper says
October 23, 2013 at 4:53 PMOh my gosh! You made me drool!! Who needs a bun to hide all this deliciousness!
Noel Rich says
October 23, 2013 at 1:55 PMOMG this looks so yummy, and much more healthy!! Definitely going to try this soon.
Debby Chandler says
October 23, 2013 at 9:13 AMthanks for this article, we’ve been trying to eat a lot less breads. It’s not so bad once you get used to it.
Rhonda Charles says
October 21, 2013 at 4:55 AMThis looks so yummy! I gotta try basil on my burger I had never tried this before.
Robin Quick says
October 20, 2013 at 9:53 PMOh wow that looks really good! Im trying to eat healthier so Im gonna give this a try. My hubby loves his bread but I can do without it so this works for me.
Carla S says
October 20, 2013 at 8:24 PMI normally wouldn’t eat a burger without a bun,but that burger with the mushrooms looks excellent.I’m going to try that combination the next time we grill.
Lisa Schweizer says
October 20, 2013 at 2:03 PMOh my, this looks so delicious! I have been trying so hard to watch my carbs, thanks so much for the review!
Renee Ashley Hanna says
October 19, 2013 at 8:41 PMThis looks so yummy!!! Thank you for this awesome recipe. I will be making this for my family and will let you know how they like it!!!
Christina Strapp says
October 18, 2013 at 10:15 PMI like how eating the burger without the bun can make it a little more healthier.
eric rivera says
October 15, 2013 at 12:51 PMyou got me here licking the screen that looks absolutely sinful!! i must try this its like bun who??? YUM!
Shani F. says
October 14, 2013 at 5:25 AMThese burgers look great! I love sauteed mushrooms on my hamburger and eating it without the bun saves some calories.
Dianna Thomas says
October 13, 2013 at 9:28 PMOH yummm! Gosh this really looks so good–that its making me really hungry– so as soon as I can I need to go eat something– I really like the idea of NO bun– the meat always taste so much better–thanks for your review
Gail Williams says
October 12, 2013 at 10:48 PMWe have a restaurant near me called Snuffy’s that I order a burger just like this…burger no bun. It is delicious. One trick is to order extra lettuce leaves if possible and use them as the faux bun.
Michelle F. says
October 12, 2013 at 4:18 PMI love it just like that with mushrooms and cheese
Stephanie says
October 7, 2013 at 7:23 PMYummy
Ryan says
October 6, 2013 at 8:45 PMNot a healthy eater by no means but this looks great
Cindy S. says
October 6, 2013 at 8:29 PMThis looks amazing! I am on a low carb diet….so a burger without a bun is perfect for me! : )
Michael Lambert says
October 5, 2013 at 1:02 AMI have never really had a burger without a bun, but it looks good.
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
October 3, 2013 at 10:22 PMHonestly – I’ve been eating burgers without the bun – which how my Mom and my Grandma always did as well. So you could say it’s been handed down through generations of women on my mothers side. We don’t miss the bun at all (and certainly not the empty calories!) – and love the thoughtfulness and creativity the Bunless Burger inspires.
My Honey/Hubby however, has been a harder sell – but I he really seems to be coming around. We’ve been eating burgers in wrapped in lettuce leaves – which he discovered were not so bad after all – and then he noticed (YAY!) that he was actually losing weight – I mean real significant weight! And all the while he was still enjoying his “almost” burgers!
But I also love your creative (and yummy looking) bunless burger ideas. I think the hardest part is getting the guys to truly “think outside of the bun!” And that’s when the fun kicks in. Thanks!
Elaine Powell says
October 3, 2013 at 12:51 PMI make my patty a little larger than bun-size and eat it like a HB steak, but I use ground turkey. I watch carbs and yeast products. This looks very good!
kathy crenshaw says
October 2, 2013 at 8:58 PMI am starting to rethink my diet and go gluten free,
Barbara Ann says
October 1, 2013 at 7:45 PMI tried gluten free once for 2 months, I did well sticking with the plan and lost some weight but then got very sick and just couldn’t prepare food and switched back to the quick and easy stuff. I want to try going gluten free again to see if it helps with some of my medical issues. This looks so yummy that you have really made me consider trying it again. Thank you.
Karen says
October 1, 2013 at 6:25 PMI’ve never gone bune-free, but I may have to start now! I’m trying to lose weight and this would be an easy way to cut out refined white flour and empty calories. Your burger looks intriguing too. I’ve never done fresh basil on a burger before, and now I’m curious to try it mysel!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
October 1, 2013 at 2:08 PMUnless I have really good bread for my bun I prefer the burger without the bun . expecially if I am having potaotes with it. Your burger looks scrumptuous
Mary Diehl says
October 1, 2013 at 12:27 PMI never tried a burger without a bun, guess I thought people would think I was crazy, but I really don’t like the buns. this looks so good, I’m making these for supper tonight with the baked fries, also don’t like the greasy fries. Thanks for the review and info.
Sabrina Foster says
September 30, 2013 at 10:29 PMThis looks so good. Have to try.
cheryla lister says
September 30, 2013 at 9:00 PMYumm, a burger with fresh basil – who needs a bun with the flavor of basil?
Betty Baez says
September 30, 2013 at 8:35 PMI have to say this burger looks delicious!!!
Amy says
September 30, 2013 at 1:40 PMI really want to taste this!!
Joy White says
September 30, 2013 at 9:51 AMI think this looks great. I would personally do fresh chopped mushrooms as they’re more filling and have a great texture. Also tomato and bacon talks to me 😀
Other toppings that are good are lettuce, red onion ( try it sometime instead of white or yellow onion and you’ll be a convert also) pickles, chili, different cheeses really set it apart ( I like swiss or monterey jack) and also don’t forget sauces! Mustard, dijon mustard, mayo, ketchup, A1, BBQ sauce, all are great flavor options!
Denise Hecht says
September 30, 2013 at 9:41 AMLooks great instead of a bun I like to eat mine with lettuce adds a nice crispiness to it. Thanks for sharing
Carol L says
September 30, 2013 at 12:43 AMOMG ! This looks delicious. My daughter and I haven’t been using buns lately so the burger above is a definite do for me. I love mushrooms and bacon along with some cheddar cheese and a nice juicy slice of tomato with a little oregano on top. Thanks for sharing.
Carol L
brenda says
September 29, 2013 at 9:20 PMwow now thats a burger !
Sue Thompson says
September 29, 2013 at 4:03 PMI would give up half the fries before I gave up my bun!! 🙂 But, that plate full looks mighty good! 🙂
Darlene Wright says
September 29, 2013 at 3:53 PMI use to eat this a lot!
daisy sosa says
September 29, 2013 at 3:25 PMOh my goodness! This looks delicious!
Deborah D says
September 29, 2013 at 11:44 AMI will have to try making burgers without the bun. It is also healthier for you.
Sherry Conrad says
September 29, 2013 at 11:28 AMLooks delish- I have recently been eating bella “burgers” with havarti.
Pam H. says
September 29, 2013 at 11:01 AMI prefer to eat my burgers without buns, not so much because of a Gluten concern, but because it cuts out so many carbs and often wasted calories.
Helen May says
September 29, 2013 at 10:00 AMThat looks delicious! Makes me want to make it now! Even though it’s breakfast time! lol
Naomi says
September 29, 2013 at 9:18 AMChili’s is one of my favorite places to get a burger without a bun.
Amanda Throckmorton says
September 28, 2013 at 9:15 PMI don’t have a gluten allergy but this article reminds me of Hereford house in Lees Summit,Missouri It’s a steak place they fix Hamburgers for lunch, Where they put all the fixins on the burger. Yes, your burger looks Fantastic. It makes me hungry again. All I ate today was Breakfast and Lunch. So sometimes I don’t always eat the third course meal. Good idea for cooking fries on the grill have to try that sometime with the grill.
Laurel Wycoff says
September 28, 2013 at 8:23 PMMy 12 year old is trying to be gluten free so this would be good for him. I just would skip the bread for the carbs. Can’t imagine that I would miss the bun too much, especially if we still put the toppings on the burger.
Loretta DeWitt says
September 28, 2013 at 7:22 PMThis is a great ideal, this is awesome exactly what I need. Trying to do away with not eating bread since it is so fattning.
Susan Berry says
September 28, 2013 at 6:57 PMThis looks great! Have to start doing this!
Lynne Z says
September 28, 2013 at 6:41 PMI like my burgers without buns too. The one pictured in this post looks great… I like most anything on my burgers but my favorite would be hot pepper cheese, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Janelle M. says
September 28, 2013 at 6:32 PMI usually eat mine with just cheese and BBQ sauce on top but I will have to try the fresh basil!
M.Clark says
September 28, 2013 at 6:00 PMI like to eat my burger (turkey or chicken) with rice, potatoes, or fries. If you are having fries there really is no reason to have a bun.
TrippyCusp93 says
September 28, 2013 at 5:53 PMThis burger looks absolutely delicious! Those pickles look wonderful. If I were to make this burger, I would probably wrap mine in lettuce for an extra serving of veggies!
Jane Ritz says
September 28, 2013 at 5:37 PMThat looks so good! I don’t like to use a bun and don’t if I’m at home. It’s just wasted calories to hold the good stuff!
Rhea says
September 28, 2013 at 5:21 PMI don’t have them often but when I do, I’ve been eating mine without bread for about 12 years now. I have alot of stomach issues and bread tends to hit like lead. I prefer them that way! That burger looks delicious!
Penny Delgado says
September 28, 2013 at 2:24 PMThis hamburger looks so yummy and even better without the bun I am a big mushroom eater as well not sure about the pickles though Thanks for sharing.
lisa says
September 28, 2013 at 11:29 AMYears ago I had a recipe for a spinach stuffed burger with a reddish brown sauce. I wish I could find it. It was delicious.
lisa says
September 28, 2013 at 10:45 AMGreat idea and it looks so delicious. We’re always grilling burgers around here; beats the heat of an non air conditioned kitchen and adds flavor, too!
Melissa says
September 28, 2013 at 10:07 AMSo many good ideas here for different ways to enjoy a burger without the bread!
Debbie Welchert says
September 28, 2013 at 9:13 AMWhat a great way to have a hamburger. I’ve never had a hamburger without a bun but the next time I have one it’s going to be without one. And I think I’ll have a little side salad on the side.
velma says
September 28, 2013 at 9:03 AMthat looks so good.:)
Stephanie F. says
September 28, 2013 at 7:30 AMI’ve started eating my burgers or sandwiches with just one part of the bread, so maybe eventually I can get to no buns!
Bernice Kalisz says
September 28, 2013 at 7:14 AMThis looks so good may have to try it.
Marguerite Funk says
September 28, 2013 at 6:42 AMThis looks so good! I would definitely make this.
Nancy says
September 28, 2013 at 6:16 AMThanks for the recipe!
Kathy Lane says
September 28, 2013 at 5:27 AMI also don’t like to eat my burgers with a bun.I’m not a big fan of bread anyways.I like the idea of wrapping the burger in lettuce.I like my burgers with onions,pickles,tomatoes,and lettuce.
Toni Cosgrove says
September 28, 2013 at 1:09 AMSuch a great idea..when kids were little Id sometimes make them patties..never thought to do it now. M kids love piing things on theirs and this wa the could get it in their mouths better….lol…I want to tr this with bacon and guacamole..I know my daughter wil want to do a stuffed burger….cant wait to try
Sarah L says
September 27, 2013 at 10:02 PMI agree with HC: Large Portobello mushrooms make excellent and tasty and healthy buns! YUM!
Brenda Peterson says
September 27, 2013 at 7:54 PMI like burgers with a bun. I think you can put more toppings on without a bun. My favorite is to add sauteed mushrooms or sauteed onions with crumbled bacon on. We have them quite frequently like this.
Michelle Proper says
September 27, 2013 at 7:15 PMI’ve been gathering recipes and ideas for going gluten free as I’m told more and more it would help with my MS. Thanks for sharing this!
Tiffany Borek says
September 27, 2013 at 5:56 PMLooks awesome! Thank you for a great recipe with a carb free gluten free option… 🙂
HC Montgomery says
September 27, 2013 at 2:21 PMThose burgers of yours look delicious! We’ve always called gunless burgers Protein Burgers. I love them… Often I do have a bun, but not made of bread. Large Portobello mushrooms make excellent and tasty and healthy buns!
Diana Ward says
September 27, 2013 at 12:33 PMThat looks good, and I don’t need the carbs. But I’d chuck the pickles, add sauted onion, and use swiss rather than cheddar cheese.
Mary Dailey says
September 27, 2013 at 5:59 AMPerfect for me…..I have Type 2 Diabetes and don’t need the carbs anyway. The burger looks so delicious and I can’t wait to try it.
Shakeia Rieux says
September 27, 2013 at 3:31 AMI make mine with turkey patty,teriyaki sauce,lettuce, and sauteed onions
rebeka deleon says
September 26, 2013 at 5:15 PMI have eaten a burger with no bun before to cut out the carbs. I like mine on a bun most of the time though with tomato, lettuce, cheese and bacon. I don’t eat burgers a lot so it is okay to indulge when i do eat it!
Aubree Faunce says
September 26, 2013 at 11:49 AMWhat a great idea, not only is it a gluten free option but great for those nights when you want a burger and dont have any buns!!
STEPHANIE says
September 26, 2013 at 10:10 AMThis would be good, cuz I have type 2 diabetes
DASHA says
September 26, 2013 at 9:13 AMlooks good
Jennifer Ward says
September 26, 2013 at 9:07 AMLooks so good. I will have to try this one!
JJ Caraway says
September 26, 2013 at 7:57 AMThis is definitely the way to go, it’s how I eat my burger and I love it. Get creative with different toppings like bacon and sauteed onions in balsamic vinegar.
seham says
September 26, 2013 at 7:37 AMlooks good
Betty says
September 26, 2013 at 4:22 AMI’ve sliced the burger and then placed it on a green salad. Put shredded cheese on top.
Nicole Becker says
September 25, 2013 at 10:59 PMNow this is my kind of burger!!! I don’t like any kind of bread at all so this would be a perfect hamburger for me!! Looks soooooo yummy. Thanks for the review.
Raye W says
September 25, 2013 at 9:55 PMI like burgers without buns, I was going low carb for a while and ate them like that. Wrapping it in lettuce is a brilliant idea!
lisa says
September 25, 2013 at 8:43 AMI never use a burger bun. Whenever I try to eat bread I get full to the point of feeling ill. I like a grilled cheeseburger with sauteed mushroom, onion and A-1 steak sauce.