Walnut Free Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burger
Juicy, spiced beef patties wrapped in cool butter lettuce instead of a bun ā this is the kind of burger that makes you wonder why you ever needed bread in the first place. The patties get serious depth from garlic, ginger, turmeric, oregano, and thyme, all seared hard in a cast iron skillet until the crust is deeply browned and irresistible. Creamy avocado, earthy beet slices, and sharp red onion pile on top for a combination that's colorful, satisfying, and genuinely exciting to eat. A two-ingredient dipping sauce made from coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar ties everything together with a tangy, umami-forward finish. Every single component here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out ā the recipe just works as written. Butter lettuce cups do a surprisingly solid job of holding everything together, and the whole assembly comes together fast once the patties are off the heat. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself, this one earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation.
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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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