MSG Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

4.5

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Juicy, herb-packed beef patties wrapped in cool butter lettuce leaves make for a handheld meal that feels both indulgent and genuinely fresh. The seasoning blend of garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and turmeric does serious flavor work here, so there's no need to reach for any packaged sauces or seasoning mixes that might sneak in unwanted additives. Every single ingredient in this recipe is whole and straightforward, which is exactly what you want when you're keeping things clean. The quick coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar dipping sauce adds a bright, savory punch without any of the hidden extras you'd find in conventional condiments. Creamy avocado, earthy beet slices, and sharp red onion round out each wrap with color and texture that make this feel like a restaurant-worthy plate. Cooking the patties in a cast iron skillet with coconut oil gives you that deeply browned crust without any mystery fats or sprays. It's the kind of burger night that everyone at the table can enjoy, no label-reading required.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
½ 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
½ 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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