Lettuce Wrap Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings while keeping things light and refreshing with this innovative Lettuce Wrap Burger recipe! Perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets, this dish swaps traditional burger buns for crisp, crunchy lettuce leaves, creating a handheld favorite that bursts with fresh flavors and juicy textures. Featuring seasoned ground beef patties topped with melted cheddar, slices of ripe tomato, tangy pickles, and a medley of sauces like mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard, each bite delivers a delightful balance of savory and tangy goodness. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, these lettuce-wrapped burgers are ideal for a weeknight dinner or summer barbecue. Serve them up with simple toothpicks for added stability and enjoy a meal that feels indulgent yet health-conscious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 whole leaves lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 0.5 small red onion, sliced
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, sliced
- 8 slices pickles, sliced
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
Instructions
Preheat a grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.
Shape the meat into four equal-sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Place the patties on the preheated grill or skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your preferred level of doneness.
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the lettuce leaves. Rinse them under cool water and pat dry with a paper towel.
For each serving, stack two lettuce leaves on a plate. This will serve as the bottom 'bun'.
Place a cooked burger patty on top of the lettuce leaves.
Top each burger with tomato slices, red onion slices, and pickle slices.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon each of mayonnaise, ketchup, and 0.5 tablespoon of mustard over the toppings.
Place two more lettuce leaves on top to create the top 'bun.'
Secure the wraps with toothpicks if desired, to help hold everything together.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, delicious lettuce wrap burger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1457 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
