Rice Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
Juicy, herb-packed beef patties wrapped in cool butter lettuce leaves ā this is the kind of burger that makes you forget you ever needed a bun in the first place. The patties get serious depth from garlic, fresh ginger, oregano, thyme, and a touch of turmeric, all seared in coconut oil until they develop a deeply browned crust that locks in every bit of flavor. Creamy avocado, earthy roasted beet, and sharp red onion pile on top for a combination that's colorful, satisfying, and genuinely exciting to eat. A quick two-ingredient dipping sauce made from coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar ties everything together with a savory, slightly tangy finish. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, this is the kind of recipe that proves you're not missing out ā butter lettuce cups are sturdy enough to hold the whole stack without falling apart. The cast iron method here is key: cooking the patties undisturbed gives you that restaurant-quality sear at home, no special equipment required beyond a good heavy pan. Fresh parsley or cilantro scattered over the top at the end adds a bright, herby pop that makes the whole plate feel finished.
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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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