Bunless Beef Burger with Blue Cheese and Spinach

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A juicy keto-friendly beef burger served without a bun, topped with melted blue cheese and sautéed spinach for a savory, nutrient-packed meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Form into four equal 4-inch diameter patties.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium doneness, or longer to desired doneness.
  3. Step 3: During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese evenly over the patties and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in another pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 cups fresh spinach leaves to the garlic butter and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green.
  6. Step 6: Serve each blue cheese-topped burger with a generous portion of sautéed spinach on the side.

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