Artificial Flavors Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
Butter lettuce makes the most satisfying natural wrapper here ā crisp, cool, and sturdy enough to hold two juicy patties along with all the toppings without falling apart. The beef gets seasoned with garlic, fresh ginger, oregano, thyme, and a touch of turmeric, so every bite is genuinely layered with flavor rather than relying on anything from a packet or a bottle. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar come together in seconds as a bright, savory dipping sauce that ties the whole thing together ā no mystery additives, just real ingredients doing real work. Creamy avocado, earthy roasted beet, and sharp red onion round out the toppings in a way that feels almost restaurant-worthy. Cooking the patties in a cast iron skillet with coconut oil gives you that deeply browned crust that makes a burger feel like a proper meal, even without the bun. This is the kind of recipe that proves clean eating doesn't have to mean boring eating ā it just means being a little more intentional about what goes on the plate.
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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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