Hazelnut Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
Butter lettuce wraps make for a seriously satisfying handheld meal, and these beef patties bring a lot more flavor than your average backyard burger. Ground beef gets seasoned with garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and a touch of turmeric before hitting a hot cast iron skillet, building a deeply browned crust that holds up beautifully inside a crisp lettuce cup. The toppings ā creamy avocado, earthy beet slices, and sharp red onion ā turn each wrap into something that feels genuinely special without much extra effort. A quick dipping sauce made from coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar ties everything together with a savory, slightly tangy finish. Tree nut allergies can make navigating condiments and sauces a real headache, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, with no hidden nut-based ingredients lurking in the lineup. These are naturally gluten-free and grain-free as well, so they work for a wide range of tables. Whether you're meal-prepping patties ahead or throwing this together on a weeknight, it's 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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