Whole30 Lettuce-Wrapped Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings the Whole30 way with this flavorful and protein-packed Lettuce-Wrapped Burger! This recipe swaps traditional buns for crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves, making it a perfect choice for a paleo-friendly, low-carb, or gluten-free meal. Juicy, well-seasoned ground beef patties are cooked to perfection and paired with vibrant toppings like fresh tomato slices, red onion, and tangy pickles. A creamy Whole30-approved mayo and Dijon mustard sauce adds a delicious finishing touch, all wrapped up in a handheld lettuce "bun." Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy burger recipe is as quick as it is satisfying, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Indulge in this crowd-pleasing, guilt-free alternative and bring bold flavor to your Whole30 journey!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
- 8 pieces large lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup pickle slices
- 0.25 cup Whole30-approved mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Gently mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Step 2
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties, about half an inch thick.
Step 3
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once the skillet is hot, add the burger patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Step 5
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the toppings. Lay out the lettuce leaves to act as buns.
Step 6
Place a cooked burger patty on each of the four lettuce leaves.
Step 7
Top each burger with tomato slices, red onion slices, and pickle slices.
Step 8
Mix the Whole30-approved mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl, then spread a tablespoon of the mixture on each burger.
Step 9
Finish by topping each with another lettuce leaf, and wrap tightly.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 lettuce-wrapped burger.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (936.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1776.4 |
| Total Fat 157.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 340.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4400.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.2g | |
| Protein 80.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 182.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2023.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories