Sesame Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
Burger night gets a serious upgrade when you swap the bun for crisp butter lettuce and load each wrap with creamy avocado, earthy beet, and sharp red onion. The patties themselves are packed with garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, and a touch of turmeric, so every bite has real depth and warmth without relying on any sauces or condiments that might sneak in hidden sesame. That's a genuine concern with store-bought burger seasonings and bottled dipping sauces, but here everything is built from scratch with straightforward pantry staples. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar come together in seconds to make a tangy, savory drizzle that ties the whole thing together beautifully. Cooking the patties in a cast iron skillet gives you that deeply browned crust you'd expect from a great burger, and the lettuce cup keeps things light without feeling like you're missing out. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but comes together with minimal fuss ā perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend cookout.
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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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