Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap
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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 8 strips bacon strips
- 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 16 leaves 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
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1
Cook 8 strips 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.
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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.
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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 slices cheddar cheese slices on each patty during the last minute and cover briefly to melt.
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4
Lay two 16 leaves butter lettuce leaves (large outer leaves) overlapping to form a cup. Place a patty on each cup.
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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.
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6
Wrap the lettuce around the filling and serve immediately.