Name: Lettuce Wrap Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 4 slices of cheddar cheese; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1/3 cup(s) green pickle relish; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp white distilled vinegar; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (see notes); 1 head of lettuce, core removed (see notes); 1 batch of burger sauce (see above); 1 tomato, sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 16 dill pickle chips

Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe

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Never miss the buns with these lettuce wrap burgers. Made with juicy beef burger patties topped with cheddar cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes and onions, pickles and a special sauce that is inspired by a certain golden-arched fast food joint, you won’t need to do a drive-through run again.

Dinner

New American

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

1 lb

ground beef

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

pepper

slices of cheddar cheese

1 cup(s)

mayonnaise

1/3 cup(s)

green pickle relish

2 tbsp

yellow mustard

1 tsp

white distilled vinegar

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

1 1/2 tsp

smoked paprika (see notes)

head of lettuce, core removed (see notes)

batch of burger sauce (see above)

tomato, sliced

red onion, sliced

dill pickle chips

Directions 7 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients

Step 2

Make the burgers. In a mixing bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide the beef in four and lightly shape four round patties, pressing a thumbprint into the center of each.

Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe: Make the burgers.

Step 3

On a stovetop griddle or a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the patties for about three to five minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.

Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe: On a stovetop griddle or a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the patties for about three to five minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.

Step 4

In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese to melt. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to catch the grease.

Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe: In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese to melt.

Step 5

Make the burger sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Mix until smooth. Set aside.

Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe: Make the burger sauce.

Step 6

Lay one to two large lettuce leaves. Then top with a burger patty, onion, tomato, burger sauce and four dill pickle slices. If the lettuce does not wrap around the entire burger, use more lettuce leaves to wrap the entire burger together. Repeat with the remaining burger patties.

Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe: Lay one to two large lettuce leaves.

Step 7

Enjoy with homemade fries or potato chips!

Notes:

You can substitute sweet or hot paprika if desired.
Butter lettuce is preferred for its large and flexible leaves.
You can substitute ground beef for ground chicken or turkey for a low-fat burger.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

895

FAT

78.1 g

PROTEIN

29.4 g

CARBS

20.9 g

Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 7 steps | 30 Minutes

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