Brazil Nut 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 instead of a bun. The beef gets layered with garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and a touch of turmeric before hitting a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, building a serious crust that locks in all that flavor. Creamy avocado, earthy roasted beet, and sharp red onion pile on top, making each bite feel genuinely satisfying rather than like something is missing. A quick two-ingredient dipping sauce of coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar ties it all together with a savory, slightly tangy finish. Every single component here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just straightforward, whole-food ingredients you can trust. The lettuce wrap format also makes these surprisingly easy to serve for a crowd, since assembly is fast and the components can be prepped ahead. Whether you're cooking for one or feeding a table, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in the 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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