Lettuce Wrapped Burger
A lettuce wrapped burger is a juicy and flavorful dish without the carbs!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Caramelized onions (optional)
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- salt
- black pepper
For serving
- 16-20 large iceberg lettuce leaves or butter lettuce
- 1 small tomato sliced
- 1 pickle sliced
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
- low-carb burger sauce (see notes to make your own)
Instructions
For The Caramelized Onions
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are a deep golden color, about 20-25 minutes.
For The Burgers
- Divide beef into four 4-ounce portions. Roll into balls.
- Preheat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the burgers to the skillet one at a time and press down with a burger press or heavy spatula until flattened to about ¼-inch (use a square of parchment between the burger press and patty to avoid sticking). Season the tops with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until edges are browned. Flip burgers. Add a cheese slice to the top of each burger and cook for 2 minutes more or until desired doneness.
- To serve, make a stack of 4 or 5 lettuce leaves. Add burger patty and top with burger sauce, caramelized onions and toppings as desired. Wrap lettuce around the burger.
Notes
To make a low-carb burger sauce, combine:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickles
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 726IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 3mg