This Gluten-Free Burger Recipe for flavorful, sturdy beef patties with no wheat-based breadcrumbs. Mix, chill, and grill a batch for easy dinners, relaxed cookouts, or a build-your-own burger bar the whole family can enjoy.
These thick, tender burgers bring plenty of beefy flavor and stay intact on the grill thanks to a simple gluten-free crumb mixture. Make this Gluten-Free Burger Recipe when you need an unfussy meal that still feels like a treat.
A great burger does not need a complicated seasoning blend or a cabinet full of specialty ingredients. I keep this version straightforward, using a few pantry staples that let the flavor of the beef stay front and center.
The short chill time makes a noticeable difference. It gives the patties time to firm up before grilling, which means less sticking, less crumbling, and a much easier burger-flipping experience.
What Makes This Gluten-Free Burger Recipe Great
- No regular breadcrumbs or flour needed.
- The cracker crumbs help create patties that are moist but not loose.
- Coconut aminos give the meat a deeper savory flavor.
- Each burger is thick enough for a hearty meal but still cooks quickly.
- You can prepare the patties early, refrigerate them, and grill later.
Ingredient Notes
Grass-fed ground beef: Ground beef is the base of this recipe. Choose a blend with some fat for burgers that stay juicy on the grill.
Simple Mills sea salt crackers: Crush the crackers into fine, even pieces. They act as the gluten-free crumb mixture that helps bind the meat.
Siete Foods tortilla chips: Use these as an easy alternative to the crackers. Crush them well before adding them to the bowl.
Egg: One egg helps the burger mixture hold together when shaped and cooked.
Coconut aminos: This adds salty, savory flavor without using traditional soy sauce.
Garlic powder and onion powder: These bring classic burger flavor without adding chunks of fresh onion or garlic.
Sea salt and black pepper: Keep the seasoning simple and balanced.
Gluten-free buns: Choose soft, sturdy buns, or skip the bun and serve the burgers over salad greens or in lettuce cups.
Gluten-Free Burger Recipe Step-by-Step Instructions
Put the ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, coconut aminos, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Mix gently with clean hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Stop as soon as the mixture comes together.
Shape the meat into 6 patties. Each one should be roughly 1 to 1½ inches thick.
Use your thumb to press a shallow dip in the middle of every patty. This helps the burgers cook more evenly and keeps them from doming in the center.
Set the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer.
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Then add cheese during the last minute of cooking, if desired.
Serve the burgers on gluten-free buns with your preferred toppings.
Recipe FAQs
How can you make a burger gluten-free?
The easiest way to make burgers gluten-free is to replace regular breadcrumbs with a gluten-free option and check your condiments and buns. For this recipe, gluten-free crackers or tortilla chips provide the binder while gluten-free buns finish the meal.
What are gluten-free burgers made of?
A gluten-free burger is usually made from ground meat, seasonings, and a wheat-free ingredient that helps the patty stay together. This recipe uses beef, egg, crushed gluten-free crackers, coconut aminos, and dry seasonings.
What is a good gluten-free binder for burgers?
Crushed gluten-free crackers work especially well because they soak up moisture without making the burgers heavy. Other options include gluten-free breadcrumbs, crushed tortilla chips, mashed beans, or cooked rice.
What are the ingredients in a gluten-free burger patty?
These patties are made with grass-fed ground beef, crushed Simple Mills crackers or Siete tortilla chips, egg, coconut aminos, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
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Gluten-Free Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
- ½ cup crushed Simple Mills sea salt crackers, or crushed Siete Foods tortilla chips
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Put the ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, coconut aminos, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix gently with clean hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Stop as soon as the mixture comes together.
- Shape the meat into 6 patties. Each one should be roughly 1 to 1½ inches thick.
- Use your thumb to press a shallow dip in the middle of every patty. This helps the burgers cook more evenly and keeps them from doming in the center.
- Set the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Then add cheese during the last minute of cooking, if desired.
- Serve the burgers on gluten-free buns with your preferred toppings.
