Rice Free Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce-wrapped patties are the kind of handheld bite that disappears fast at any table. Ground beef gets loaded with fresh ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, and a hint of turmeric before being seared into deeply browned mini patties that are juicy and packed with flavor. Crisp butter lettuce leaves stand in for buns beautifully, keeping everything light and fresh without sacrificing any of the satisfying, savory punch you want from a burger. The tangy ginger-honey dipping sauce ties it all together and makes every bite feel intentional rather than like something was left out. For anyone navigating a grain-free or rice-free lifestyle, burgers can feel tricky when every obvious vessel seems off the table — but this recipe sidesteps that entirely with a smart, naturally grain-free build. Coconut aminos bring that savory depth you might expect from soy sauce, and they work double duty in both the patties and the dipping sauce. Shredded carrot and fresh cilantro add color and crunch on top, making these cups feel like a complete, restaurant-worthy dish rather than a compromise. They come together quickly in a single skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying them.
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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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