Chicken 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 coconut oil. The whole build is bright and fresh, with crisp butter lettuce acting as the "bun," shredded carrot for crunch, and a tangy coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar dipping sauce that ties everything together. For anyone navigating a poultry-free kitchen, this is the kind of recipe that proves you're not missing a thing — every ingredient here is straightforwardly beef and produce, no hidden poultry broths or shared-protein shortcuts to worry about. Coconut aminos does a lot of the heavy lifting in both the patties and the sauce, delivering that savory, slightly sweet depth without soy or anything that might complicate your ingredient scan. The patties are pressed thin so they cook fast and develop a deeply browned crust in just a few minutes per side, which means weeknight dinner is genuinely on the table quickly. Serve them family-style on a platter and let everyone assemble their own cups — it's the kind of interactive meal that disappears 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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