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Lettuce Wrapped Burgs with Caramelized Onions & Mac Sauce

If you follow a paleo, whole30 or low carb diet, you'll love these Lettuce Wrapped Burgs with Caramelized Onions & Mac Sauce. These double stacked beef patties are topped with tomatoes, banana peppers, caramelized onions and drinkable healthier take on the Big Mac burger sauce.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef burgers, burger wrapped in lettuce, cooking burgers on stove top, lettuce wrapped burger, lettuce wrapped burger in n out, lettuce wrapped burgers, lettuce wrapped burgers with caramelized onions and mac sauce, stove top burgers
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sammy Montgoms

Ingredients

Burgers:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 2 pickles finely chopped
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire 
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Mac Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish I do a heaping tbsp
  • 2 tbsp white onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp pickle juice
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Caramalized Onions:

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped fine
  • salt & pepper to taste

Everything Else You'll Need:

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce ripped into larger pieces
  • 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • tomatoes optional
  • banana peppers optional

Instructions

  • Begin by preparing the caramelized onions by giving them a rough chop.
    To a small saucepan, set to low/medium heat, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chopped onions.
    Season with salt and pepper and let sauté for at least 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Next, prepare the mac sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl.
    Whisk well and taste for any additional seasioning.
    Set aside until ready to use.
    Sammy's Tip: if you want to thin the dressing out, add a few splashes of pickle juice.
  • To a large mixing bowl, combine all of the burger ingredients.
    Mix well, but don't over mix.
    Shape into 6 even sized thinner patties.
  • To a non stick frying pan set to medium heat, spray with cooking oil.
  • Fry the burgers on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until just cooked through.
    Sammy's Tip: if you make larger burgers, you will need to cook them for an extra 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Durning the last minute of cooking add a piece of cheese to the top of the patty, cover with the lid and let melt.
  • Assemble the lettuce burgers by starting with a big piece of iceberg lettuce, burger patty, caramelized onions, followed by whatever toppings you like.
    Finish with a few generous spoons of mac sauce.
  • Add another few pieces of iceburg lettuce to the top and dive in.
  • This one is messy, but worth it!

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 4mg
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