Low FODMAP Beef Burgers with BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

MAKE GLUTEN FREE

Servings:

Beef Patties

500   lean ground beef
10   spring onion (green tips only, finely chopped)*
1   large egg (lightly beaten)
30   gluten free breadcrumbs*
0.5   dried thyme*
1   dried oregano*
1   dried basil*
1   worcestershire sauce*
1   salt & pepper

Roast Carrot

300   carrot (peeled & cut into chunks)
1.5   neutral oil (rice bran, canola, sunflower)
1   salt & pepper

Salad

4   lettuce (butter, iceberg, red coral)
1   small cucumber
2   medium common tomato

For Serving

4   low FODMAP Barbeque Sauce*
4   gluten free burger bun*
2   mayonnaise (optional)*

* See the FODMAP Tips, Dairy Tips and Gluten Free Tips for the ingredient notes above the method.

Equipment

  • large frypan
  • roasting tray

Low FODMAP Beef Burgers with BBQ Sauce

Last updated May 11th, 2023

PREP IN 15 MIN
COOKS IN 30 MIN
SERVES 4

BY Alana Scott
DIETITIAN REVIEWED BY Joanna Baker (APD)
FEATURED IN Dinner, Lunch

Everyone loves a good burger! My homemade BBQ sauce is perfect for creating delicious low FODMAP burgers at home. Keep in mind that gluten-free burger buns should be limited to 1 per serve so I love to serve these burgers with a side salad. If you are feeding little ones then you can always add a side of potato fries.

 

Low FODMAP Note On BBQ Sauce: You can use store bought BBQ sauce for this recipe, however you will need to try and find one that does not include onion or garlic powder. Otherwise you can make my quick and easy BBQ sauce recipe here.

Recipe update: Please note that this recipe was updated on the 9th of March 2022 after Monash University changed the serving size recommendation for fresh tomatoes.

  • Gluten Free
  • Low FODMAP
  • Dairy Free
  • Nut Free

Ingredients

MAKE GLUTEN FREE

Servings:

Beef Patties

500   lean ground beef
10   spring onion (green tips only, finely chopped)*
1   large egg (lightly beaten)
30   gluten free breadcrumbs*
0.5   dried thyme*
1   dried oregano*
1   dried basil*
1   worcestershire sauce*
1   salt & pepper

Roast Carrot

300   carrot (peeled & cut into chunks)
1.5   neutral oil (rice bran, canola, sunflower)
1   salt & pepper

Salad

4   lettuce (butter, iceberg, red coral)
1   small cucumber
2   medium common tomato

For Serving

4   low FODMAP Barbeque Sauce*
4   gluten free burger bun*
2   mayonnaise (optional)*

* See the FODMAP Tips, Dairy Tips and Gluten Free Tips for the ingredient notes above the method.

Equipment

  • large frypan
  • roasting tray
SHOW NUTRITION

Nutrition per serve

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Calories 604
Fat 22.7g
Saturates 5.6g
Protein 39.5g
Carbs 60.5g
Sugars 18.3g
Fibre 12.1g
Salt 0.9g
Iron 6.8mg
Calcium 202.2mg
Calories 604
Fat 22.7g
Saturates 5.6g
Protein 39.5g
Carbs 60.5g
Sugars 18.3g
Fibre 12.1g
Salt 0.9g
Iron 6.8mg
Calcium 202.2mg
Calories 585
Fat 22.7g
Saturates 5.6g
Protein 39.5g
Carbs 55.4g
Sugars 14.5g
Fibre 12.1g
Salt 0.8g
Iron 6.7mg
Calcium 188.6mg
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  1. Preheat the oven to  210ºC (410ºF) bake function. Peel and cut the carrot into small chunks, place in a roasting tray and toss with oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and soft, turn once during cooking.
  2. Make the patties. Whisk the egg in a small bowl. In a large bowl, mix together the lean ground beef, finely chopped spring onion tips, gluten-free breadcrumbs, dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme), Worcestershire sauce, whisked egg, and a few grinds of salt and pepper. Divide the mixture evenly into patties (2 per person).
  3. Over medium-high heat pan fry or BBQ the patties until they are cooked through (about 7 minutes each side).
  4. While the patties cook, prepare your salad ingredients. Wash and shred the lettuce, slice the tomatoes, and thinly slice the cucumbers. Toast the gluten free buns if desired.
  5. Assemble the burgers and add a dollop of BBQ sauce. Then use the left over salad ingredients to create side salads, toss through the roasted carrot, and crumble the remaining burger patties over the salad. Drizzle with mayo and BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

Buying Tips

Buy gluten free burger buns, bread, and wraps that do not contain any high FODMAP ingredients like inulin/chicory root fibre, apple or pear juice, apple fibre, concentrated fruit juices, honey, or high fructose corn syrup.

Also check what low FODMAP flours have been used, avoid gluten free products that contain amaranth flour, lupin flour, chickpea/besan/gram/garbanzo bean flour, lentil flour or large amounts of soy flour or coconut flour.

Buy normal burger buns for family members who are not on the low FODMAP diet.

Monash University has tested Worcestershire sauce and it is low FODMAP, despite containing small amounts of onion and garlic. The sauce is low FODMAP because the onion and garlic are fermented during the manufacturing process which reduces the FODMAP levels. If you are vegan then choose a Worcestershire sauce that does not contain animal products.

Buy a bunch of spring onions with long green tips. You can use the green tips of the spring onions (which are low FODMAP) and not the white stem when cooking.

Buy a BBQ sauce that does not include onion or garlic powder. Otherwise you can try making our smoky BBQ sauce.

Choose a mayonnaise that does not include onion or garlic powder. We like using Best Foods Mayonnaise (Lite or regular). If you are a meal plan member you can also grab the recipe for our egg free mayonnaise here.

Gluten Free Tips

Buy a gluten free Worcestershire sauce or substitute 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice, and 1/2 tsp brown sugar for every tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Often the ingredient labels don't state they are gluten free, so if the ingredients look safe then ring the manufacturer to confirm.

Herbs and spices are naturally gluten free, however they can become contaminated during manufacturing processes. If you are highly sensitive to gluten, check the dried herbs and spices do not contain a warning for trace gluten. If you are just on the low FODMAP diet you do not need to worry about this.

If you are highly sensitive to gluten, check all packaged products, processed meat (like bacon), nuts, seeds and dried fruit do not contain a warning for trace gluten. If you are just on the low FODMAP diet you do not need to worry about this.

Dairy Free Tips

There are no dairy free tips for this recipe.

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Author: Alana Scott

In 2013, Alana was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She also suffers from coeliac disease, is allergic to nuts and is intolerant to dairy products. This means she understands how difficult it can be to cook with multiple food intolerances. Her exp... Read More

Professional Reviewer: Joanna Baker (APD)

Joanna is a foodie, an accredited practising dietitian and a registered nurse, who is passionate about digestive health. She now works exclusively in IBS and food intolerance in her Melbourne based private practice Everyday Nutrition. Joanna works alon... Read More

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