Description
Juicy cheeseburger lettuce wraps deliver classic burger flavors without bread. Crisp lettuce cups cradle seasoned beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings for a low-carb meal you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef (85/15 or leaner)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 8 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- ½ cup pickles, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup (or sugar-free option)
- ½ tsp pickle juice (or vinegar)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Heat a large skillet to medium-high, creating an optimal surface for transforming ground beef with dynamic seasonings of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Flavor Development: Crumble beef into the sizzling pan, introducing Worcestershire sauce and ketchup while continuously stirring to prevent burning and develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Cooking Process: Break down the meat into uniform pieces, cooking for 6-7 minutes until achieving a deep golden-brown color and ensuring complete doneness, then drain excess fat to maintain a lean texture.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and pickle juice in a separate bowl until smooth, crafting a creamy, zesty condiment with balanced flavor profiles.
- Plating Technique: Carefully separate pristine lettuce leaves, spooning the hot, seasoned beef into the center of each leaf, creating a low-carb, vibrant presentation.
- Final Touch: Drizzle the prepared sauce directly over the beef or serve alongside as a personalized dipping option, enhancing the overall culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15) to reduce excess grease and create a healthier lettuce wrap without compromising flavor.
- Perfect Meat Browning: Break ground beef into tiny crumbles during cooking to ensure even seasoning and prevent large chunks that might make wrapping difficult.
- Sauce Customization: Adjust signature sauce ingredients based on dietary preferences – use Greek yogurt for lower-fat version or add hot sauce for extra kick.
- Lettuce Leaf Preparation: Select fresh, sturdy lettuce leaves like iceberg or butter lettuce that can hold ingredients without tearing and provide crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 705 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg