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Juicy Keto-Friendly July 4th Burger Lettuce Wraps

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These keto-friendly burger lettuce wraps offer a juicy, flavorful, and low-carb alternative to traditional burgers, perfect for summer BBQs and low-carb diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 mix), preferably fresh and grass-fed
  • 8 large iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil as substitute)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) avocado mayonnaise
  • Thinly sliced dill pickles (optional)
  • 4 slices fresh ripe tomato
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 8 large butter or iceberg lettuce leaves under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a plate lined with a clean kitchen towel to absorb excess moisture.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
  3. Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into a patty about 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick, making a slight indentation in the center with your thumb.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until medium doneness and a nice crust forms. Avoid pressing down on patties while cooking.
  5. If using cheese, place a slice of sharp cheddar on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the pan to melt.
  6. Lay out lettuce leaves on plates. Spread about 1 tablespoon avocado mayonnaise on each leaf. Place cooked patty on top, add tomato slices and dill pickles if desired. Fold lettuce carefully around fillings.
  7. Serve immediately while patties are warm and lettuce is crisp.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to keep patties juicy. Make a thumb indentation in patties to prevent puffing. Keep lettuce leaves dry to avoid soggy wraps. Avoid pressing patties while cooking to retain juices. Patties can be grilled for authentic BBQ flavor. Store patties and lettuce separately if preparing ahead.

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