Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap

Name: Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 8 bacon strips; 4 cheddar cheese slices; 16 butter lettuce leaves (large outer leaves); 2 medium tomato, sliced; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dill pickle slices; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

All the bold, satisfying flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger - seasoned beef patty, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and all the fixings - wrapped in crisp butter lettuce instead of a bun for a low-carb take.

35 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

AmericanLunchGrill and StovetopLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
8 bacon strips
4 cheddar cheese slices
16 butter lettuce leaves (large outer leaves)
2 medium tomato, sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dill pickle slices
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Cook 8 bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain most of the fat, leaving a thin film in the pan.
2

Divide 1 lb ground beef (80/20) into 4 equal patties about 3/4-inch thick. Press a small indent in the center of each. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
3

Heat a grill or the reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3-4 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Place 4 cheddar cheese slices on each patty during the last minute and cover briefly to melt.
4

Lay two 16 butter lettuce leaves (large outer leaves) overlapping to form a cup. Place a patty on each cup.
5

Top each patty with bacon strips (2 strips each), 2 medium sliced tomato, 1/2 small thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup dill pickle slices. Drizzle with 2 tbsp yellow mustard and 2 tbsp ketchup.
6

Wrap the lettuce around the filling and serve immediately.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap reach?

For Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap uses 1 lb ground beef (80/20).

Can I make Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (4 cheddar cheese slices, 16 butter lettuce leaves (large outer leaves)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free lunch collection instead.

Is Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap keto-friendly?

A serving of Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How much protein is in Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 24 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 8 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

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