BHA & BHT Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
These burgers are everything you want in a handheld meal ā juicy, deeply seasoned patties wrapped in cool, crisp butter lettuce and loaded with creamy avocado, earthy beet, and sharp red onion. The seasoning blend of garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and turmeric gives the beef a warmth and complexity that goes way beyond a standard backyard burger. Skipping the bun isn't a compromise here; the butter lettuce cups hold everything together beautifully and let the toppings actually shine. For anyone navigating preservative-free eating, packaged burger buns and bottled condiments are two of the sneakiest sources of additives ā this recipe sidesteps both entirely by using whole-food ingredients from start to finish. The dipping sauce is just coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar, which means bright, savory flavor with zero questionable extras. Cooking the patties in a cast iron skillet with coconut oil builds a serious sear that locks in all that seasoned beef goodness. It's a clean, satisfying meal that genuinely doesn't feel like it's missing a thing.
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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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