Pork Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
Juicy, herb-packed beef patties wrapped in cool butter lettuce leaves ā this is the kind of burger that feels indulgent without weighing you down. The blend of garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and turmeric gives the ground beef a deeply savory, almost aromatic quality that you just don't get from a plain patty. Cooking them in a cast iron skillet with coconut oil builds a serious crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and flavorful. The toppings do real work here too ā creamy avocado, earthy beet slices, and sharp red onion all layered into crisp butter lettuce cups that hold together better than you'd expect. A quick dipping sauce made from coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar ties everything together with a tangy, umami-forward finish. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It's a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that comes together with straightforward technique and bold, honest flavors.
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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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