Artificial Flavors Free Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce cups are packed with bold, real-food flavor — fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and a touch of turmeric doing all the heavy lifting so you never miss the shortcuts. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a savory-sweet depth without any of the synthetic additives that sneak into conventional condiments. The quick pan-seared patties get deeply browned and juicy, then nestle right into crisp butter lettuce leaves for a handheld bite that feels both light and satisfying. A bright dipping sauce made from apple cider vinegar, honey, and more fresh ginger ties everything together — no flavor packets, no mystery ingredients, just pantry staples you can actually pronounce. Shredded carrot and fresh cilantro add crunch and color on top, making these as pretty as they are craveable. They're the kind of thing you can throw together on a weeknight and still feel like you put in real effort.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the dipping sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
For serving
- 12 butter lettuce leaves, separated and rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the dipping sauce ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp grated ginger, and honey until the honey dissolves. Set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, white parts of the scallions, 1 tbsp grated ginger, garlic, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, turmeric, and salt. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the meat.
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