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A juicy low-carb lettuce-wrapped cheeseburger stacked with melted cheese, cucumber slices, crinkle-cut pickles, and tomato.

Low-Carb Lettuce-Wrapped Cheeseburger

A juicy, low-carb cheeseburger featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, crisp cucumbers, crinkle-cut pickles, and fresh tomatoes wrapped securely in crisp lettuce leaves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • * 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 blend
  • * 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • * 1 tsp garlic powder
  • * 1 tsp onion powder
  • * 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • * 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • * 4 slices American or Cheddar cheese
  • * 1 large head Iceberg or Butter lettuce leaves gently washed and separated
  • * 1 large beefsteak tomato sliced into rounds
  • * 1 medium cucumber sliced into thin rounds
  • * 1/2 cup crinkle-cut pickle chips
* Optional:
  • Yellow mustard or Greek yogurt burger sauce Greek yogurt + yellow mustard

Method
 

Prep the Lettuce:
  1. Slice the stem off the lettuce head. Gently peel away 4–6 large, intact outer leaves. Wash in cold water and dry completely with paper towels.
Brown the Beef:
  1. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula.
Season:
  1. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Sauté 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Melt the Cheese:
  1. Reduce heat to low. Gather beef into 4 equal patty-sized mounds in the skillet. Place a slice of cheese on each mound, cover pan with lid, and cook for 1 minute until melted.
Build the Base:
  1. Lay two large lettuce leaves overlapping on parchment paper or a plate. Spread optional mustard or Greek yogurt sauce in the center.
Assemble & Serve:
  1. Scoop cheesy beef onto lettuce. Layer thin cucumber slices, crinkle-cut pickles, and tomato rounds on top. Fold sides inward, wrap tightly, and serve immediately.

Notes

* Thoroughly drying the lettuce leaves prevents the wrap from slipping apart during assembly.
* Wrap the bottom of each assembled burger in a square of parchment paper for easier, mess-free handling.