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Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe

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4.1 from 76 reviews

This Lettuce Wrap Burger is a delicious low-carb alternative to a traditional burger, featuring flavorful ground beef sautéed with relish, ketchup, mustard, and onions, topped with melted cheddar cheese and a tangy homemade burger sauce, all wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce leaves for a fresh, satisfying meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Burger Mix

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ cup dill relish
  • 3 tbsp sugar free ketchup
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Burger Sauce

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 3 tbsp sugar free ketchup

For Assembly

  • 1 head romaine lettuce

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned.
  2. Add Flavorings and Onion: Stir in the dill relish, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds to combine flavors. Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Remove the skillet from heat.
  3. Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cooked beef mixture. Allow it to sit for 1-2 minutes so the cheese can melt thoroughly.
  4. Prepare Burger Sauce: While the cheese melts, mix together mayonnaise and sugar-free ketchup in a small bowl to create the burger sauce.
  5. Assemble the Lettuce Wraps: Spoon the cheesy beef mixture into clean romaine lettuce leaves. Drizzle or dollop the prepared burger sauce on top.
  6. Serve: Serve the lettuce wrap burgers immediately for a fresh and tasty meal.

Notes

  • Use sugar-free ketchup to keep the recipe low-carb and diabetic-friendly.
  • Romaine lettuce works best for wraps due to its sturdy, crisp leaves.
  • You can substitute cheddar with any preferred cheese that melts well.
  • For additional flavor, try adding pickles or jalapeños as toppings.
  • Ensure the beef is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safety.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb