Barley Free Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce cups pack a serious punch of flavor — ginger, garlic, scallions, and a touch of turmeric all folded into juicy ground beef patties that get a gorgeous sear in the skillet. The whole build is naturally free of barley and barley-derived ingredients, which can sneak into soy sauces and condiments more often than you'd expect. Here, coconut aminos do all the savory, umami-rich heavy lifting in both the patties and the bright dipping sauce, so you get that deep, satisfying flavor without any grain-based shortcuts. Butter lettuce leaves stand in for buns, keeping things crisp and fresh while making each cup easy to pick up and eat in one or two bites. The quick apple cider vinegar and honey dipping sauce ties everything together with a little tang and sweetness that plays beautifully against the warm spice of the ginger. Shredded carrot and fresh cilantro on top add color and crunch that make these look as good as they taste. Whether you're serving them as a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, they disappear fast.
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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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