Honey Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
These burgers are bold, fresh, and completely satisfying without a single drop of sweetener in sight ā which matters more than you'd think, since honey sneaks into a surprising number of burger sauces, marinades, and even pre-seasoned ground beef blends. Here, the flavor comes entirely from garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and a touch of turmeric worked right into the beef, so every bite is deeply savory and aromatic from the inside out. Butter lettuce wraps replace the bun with something crisp and cool that actually holds its own against the juicy, seared patties. The quick dipping sauce ā just coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar ā brings a tangy, umami-rich punch that ties everything together without any sweetener whatsoever. Creamy avocado, earthy beet slices, and sharp red onion round out the toppings, making each wrap feel layered and complete rather than like something was left out. Cooking the patties in a cast iron skillet over high heat gives you that deeply browned crust that makes a great burger great, and the thumb-dimple trick keeps them flat and even all the way through. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but is built entirely from clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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