Cinnamon 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 give the beef patties a bold, aromatic profile that feels anything but ordinary. The whole build is naturally free of warming spices like cinnamon, so anyone navigating that sensitivity can dig in without scanning a single label for hidden blends or spice mixes. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in both the patties and the dipping sauce, adding a savory-sweet depth that ties everything together beautifully. Crisp butter lettuce stands in for a bun, keeping things light and fresh, while julienned carrot and a scatter of scallion greens add color and crunch to every bite. The tangy ginger-honey dipping sauce comes together in seconds and is genuinely the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on everything. These are easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to set out at a casual gathering — and the two-batch skillet method means every patty gets that deeply browned, caramelized crust that makes mini burgers so satisfying.
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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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