Coming from a traditional ranch family, we love a good burger. With this low-carb, Big Mac inspired recipe, we can still enjoy that satisfaction. We tend to make these at a lot of family gatherings because they are easy to make for a large group. I also like to make these on a Friday or Saturday evening as a “treat” meal, since they are higher in calories. Kids love them and I get the satisfaction of having a Big Mac flavor…those of you who know me know I can pound some Big Macs (personal best is 4.5 for a $100 bet that I lost because I failed to eat all 5)!

Lettuce Wrapped Burgers

Tessa Ludwig

These burgers are a great go to recipe on Friday nights, when you hit the end of the week and want something easy but fulfilling greasy food cravings.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 14 mins

Resting Time 3 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8 :6 oz. burgers

Calories 477 kcal

Equipment

Grill

Food Processor

Ingredients

 

Burger Patties

• 3 lbs Lean ground beef (88% or higher)
• 1/4 Sweet onion, blended in food processor, or finely diced
• 2 TBS Almond flour
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 8 slices Deluxe American cheese or cheddar if preferred *Optional
• 8 slices tomatoes *Optional
• 1 head iceberg lettuce

Burger Sauce

• 1/2 cup soy free mayo
• 3 TBS Unsweetened pickled relish
• 2 TBS Spicy brown mustard
• 1 TBS no sugar added ketchup
• 1 tsp distilled vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

 

Burger Patties

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix all ingredients large bowl.
• Divide meat into 8-6 oz. burger patties. Hand form and slightly depress burger with thumb in center of patty.
• Turn grill down to medium heat, place patties on preheated grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes each side for medium to medium-well.  
• Add cheese the last 30 seconds of grill time.
• Remove from grill and let rest about 3 minutes.
• Serve wrapped in 1-2 iceberg lettuce leaves with burger sauce.

Burger Sauce

• Whisk all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz.Sodium: 854.9mgSugar: 3.1gFiber: 1.5gPotassium: 70.5mgCholesterol: 149mgCalories: 477kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 2.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.3gSaturated Fat: 11.1gFat: 32.8gProtein: 41gCarbohydrates: 5.3g

Keyword burgers, gluten free, lettuce wrapped burgers, Low-Carb

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