Oats Free Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce cups are a serious crowd-pleaser — juicy mini beef patties loaded with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, all wrapped up in crisp butter lettuce for a handheld bite that feels both light and deeply satisfying. The flavor comes entirely from real, whole ingredients: coconut aminos bring a savory depth, turmeric adds a warm earthiness, and that quick ginger-honey dipping sauce ties everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, burgers can be a minefield — many patty recipes sneak in oat-based binders or fillers to hold the meat together. Here, the beef binds itself naturally, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to swap out. Shredded carrot and fresh cilantro add color and crunch on top, making each cup look as good as it tastes. These work just as well for a casual weeknight dinner as they do laid out on a platter for guests — elegant enough to impress, simple enough to actually make on a Tuesday.
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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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