Almond Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
These burgers are bold, colorful, and completely satisfying without a bun in sight. The patties are seasoned with garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and a touch of turmeric, then seared in coconut oil until deeply browned and juicy ā the kind of crust that makes a cast iron skillet worth every pound of its weight. Butter lettuce leaves stand in as a crisp, cool wrapper that actually holds everything together surprisingly well. Creamy avocado, earthy roasted beet, and sharp red onion pile on top for a combination that looks as good as it tastes. A quick two-ingredient dipping sauce made from coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar ties it all together with a savory, tangy kick. There's nothing here to worry about on the nut front ā every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can focus on the cooking instead of the label-reading. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just yourself, this one is worth keeping in regular rotation.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 Ā½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 medium beet, cooked and sliced
- Ā½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- fresh parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, grated ginger, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground turmeric, and salt. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly without puffing up.
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