Gut Friendly Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
Swapping the bun for crisp butter lettuce leaves isn't a compromise ā it's genuinely the better move here, and the result is a burger that feels fresh and vibrant rather than heavy. The patties are seasoned with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and herbs, which means every bite carries real depth of flavor before you even get to the toppings. Creamy avocado, earthy cooked beet, and thinly sliced red onion layer on top, and a quick drizzle of coconut aminos with apple cider vinegar ties everything together with a bright, savory finish. Cooking in coconut oil over a hot cast iron skillet gives the patties that deeply browned crust that makes a burger feel like a proper meal. The whole build skips the processed ingredients and refined grains that can be hard on digestion, leaning instead on whole foods that are as nourishing as they are satisfying. It comes together in one skillet with minimal cleanup, which makes it just as practical as it is delicious.
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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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