Black Pepper Free Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce cups are a seriously satisfying way to do burger night without a single grind of black pepper anywhere in the recipe. The patties get their bold, savory depth from fresh ginger, garlic, and coconut aminos, so you are absolutely not missing out on flavor — just the one spice that so often sneaks into seasoning blends and store-bought sauces. Ground turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden color to each patty, while the seared crust from a hot coconut oil skillet gives you that deeply browned, juicy bite you want from a good burger. Crisp butter lettuce cups stand in for buns and make the whole thing feel light and fresh, especially once you pile on the julienned carrot and bright scallion greens. The dipping sauce — just coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and more fresh ginger — is tangy and slightly sweet, and it ties every element together beautifully. These are the kind of handheld bites that disappear fast at a table, whether you are cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself to something a little more exciting than a weeknight usual.
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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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