Description
These Low Carb Burger Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional burgers, using lettuce instead of buns for a lighter meal option. The juicy beef patties with melted cheese, fresh veggies, and a flavorful special sauce make for a satisfying low-carb meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Patties:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup light mayo (or sour cream)
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 head Boston lettuce
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 6 sliced pickles
Instructions
- Preheat the BBQ: Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat. Prepare the special sauce by mixing all the ingredients together and prepare the veggies.
- Season and Grill Patties: Combine salt and pepper with ground beef. Shape into thin patties and grill for 1-2 minutes per side. Add cheese between patties while grilling.
- Assemble the Wraps: Place lettuce leaves on plates, top with pickles and tomatoes. Add the beef patties with melted cheese, red onions, and drizzle with special sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy your low-carb burger lettuce wraps!
Notes
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- If Boston lettuce is unavailable, use romaine or iceberg lettuce.
- Pair with sweet potato fries as a side.
- Store leftovers separately for up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat patties in the microwave and assemble fresh wraps.
- You can freeze the beef patties for up to 3 months and cook directly from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
