Sesame Free Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce cups pack a serious punch of flavor — ginger, garlic, scallion, and a touch of turmeric all folded into juicy 80/20 beef patties that get a deep, caramelized sear in a hot skillet. The whole thing comes together without a drop of soy sauce or anything sesame-based, which is a bigger deal than it sounds when you're trying to avoid hidden sesame in Asian-inspired dishes. Coconut aminos do all the savory, umami heavy lifting here, both in the patties and in the bright little dipping sauce made with apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and honey. Crisp butter lettuce leaves stand in for buns, keeping things light and fresh while giving you the perfect vessel for piling on julienned carrot, scallion greens, and a handful of cilantro. The dipping sauce is genuinely addictive — tangy and slightly sweet with a clean ginger bite that ties every element together. These are the kind of handheld bites that disappear fast at a table, whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself on a weeknight.
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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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