Dairy Free Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce-wrapped patties are the kind of thing you make once and immediately add to the regular rotation. Ground beef gets loaded with fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and a splash of coconut aminos before being seared in coconut oil until deeply browned and irresistible — no cheese, no butter, no cream anywhere in sight, so there's nothing to swap or stress over. The whole recipe is naturally free of dairy from start to finish, which means you're not hunting for substitutes or reading labels on condiments. The dipping sauce — coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and more ginger — comes together in seconds and adds a bright, tangy punch that ties everything together. Butter lettuce leaves stand in for buns, keeping things light and fresh while the julienned carrot and scallion greens add crunch and color. These are great for a casual weeknight dinner, a party spread, or anytime you want something that feels a little special without a lot of 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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