These Low Calorie Low Carb Lettuce Wrap Burgers are just 354 calories, have 48.1g of protein and just 2.8 carbs!
Best of all, you can make them on the grill, stovetop, or in the oven or air fryer. I have supplied directions for all 4 methods.
And finally, I supplied you with a ton of healthy toppings for your low carb burgers! Including grilled onions and special sauce, so you can make an In-N-Out “copycat” recipe!
Low Calorie Low Carb Lettuce Wrap Burgers
What You’ll Find in this Article:
Ingredients in Healthy Lettuce Wrap Burgers
I like to create a topping bar so that my guests or family can pick and choose how they want to top their lettuce wrapped burgers. So below I have supplied you with lots of yummy low calorie toppings.
The recipe makes 4 servings, but knowing many readers will want to make more, I have supplied a recipe card below where you can change the serving size with the click of a button. You can also find a tip to lower sodium in the nutrition section below the recipe card.
Shopping List for Low Carb Lettuce Wrap Burgers:
Burger Seasoning:
- Paprika
- Salt (see nutrition label below for a low sodium swap)
- Black pepper
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Ground cayenne pepper
Burger Patties:
- Lean ground beef
- Burger Seasoning (above)
- Steak Sauce
- Thin sharp cheddar cheese (I used Sargento Thin Cheddar Slices) or your favorite cheese
- Large butter lettuce leaves
Optional Burger Toppings:
- Tomatoes
- Red Onions
- Pickles
- Avocado
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Grilled Onions
- Low Calorie Secret Sauce
How to Make Healthy Lettuce Wrap Burgers
You can make these low calorie lettuce wrap burgers 4 ways! In the oven, BBQ, grill or air fryer.
These burgers also work on traditional buns, so if you have picky eaters just place the burger patty on a bun and enjoy the lettuce wraps for yourself.
How to Make Low Carb Lettuce Wrap Burgers:
- In a large glass bowl combine the ground beef, burger seasoning and steak sauce. Mix together until just combined.
- Use your hands to divide the ground meat into 4 portions, then form each portion into discs.
- Press unto the center of each patty with your thumb to imprint a deep dimple (this will help keep your burgers flat when you cook them.)
- Cook according to the directions below (BBQ, Oven, Stovetop, and Air Fryer directions below in recipe card).
- To assemble stack the lettuce leaves two per stack. Place 1/2 of the lettuce leave stacks onto plates. Top with a burger patty, desired toppings, and then top each lettuce wrap with the remaining lettuce stacks.
- Serve hot.
Low Calorie Lettuce Wrap Burger Recipe
These low calorie and low carb lettuce wrap burgers areas and delicious. You can make them several different ways, and this means you can make them anytime of the year!
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Low Calorie Lettuce Wrap Burgers
Ingredients
Burger Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Burger Patties:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- Burger Seasoning above
- 1 tablespoon Steak Sauce
- 4 slices thin sharp cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- 16 large butter lettuce leaves
Optional Burger Toppings:
- Tomatoes
- Red Onions
- Pickles
- Avocado
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Grilled Onions
- Low Calorie Secret Sauce
Instructions
How to Make Low Calorie Lettuce Wrap Burgers:
- In a large glass bowl combine the ground beef, burger seasoning and steak sauce. Mix together until just combined.
- Use your hands to divide the ground meat into 4 portions, then form each portion into discs.
- Press unto the center of each patty with your thumb to imprint a deep dimple (this will help keep your burgers flat when you cook them.)
- Cook according to the directions below (BBQ, Oven, Stovetop, and Air Fryer directions below).
- To assemble stack the lettuce leaves two per stack. Place 1/2 of the lettuce leave stacks onto plates. Top with a burger patty, desired toppings, and then top each lettuce wrap with the remaining lettuce stacks.
- Serve hot.
Grill/Barbecue Directions:
- Preheat your grill to 400 degrees, start this at least 10 minutes before you add the burgers for BBQ.
- Place the burgers patties directly onto the grill above the direct heat.
- Cook the hamburger patty on 1 side for at least 5 minutes, then turn the patty over and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Repeat this process for about 20 to 25 minutes or until desired doneness is reached.
- Move to a plate to rest for 5 minutes, they will continue cooking while they rest.
Oven Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°, and place a cooling rack onto a cookie sheet
- Once the oven is hot, bake your hamburgers in the oven for 15 minutes. Your burger temperature should be 155°F for medium, cook for an additional five minutes if you like your burgers well done.
- Move to a plate to rest for 5 minutes, they will continue cooking while they rest.
Stove Top Directions:
- Pre-heat a skillet or cast iron skillet over high heat.
- Add the burgers patties to the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes for medium.
- Move to a plate to rest for 5 minutes, they will continue cooking while they rest.
Air Fryer Directions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°.
- Place your burgers patties into the air fryer, and cook for 4 minutes each side for medium.
- Move to a plate to rest for 5 minutes, they will continue cooking while they rest.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Lettuce Wrap Burgers
The nutrition is based off the burger patties, cheese, and lettuce leaves. The optional ingredients are all very love in calories as well.
You can easily lower the sodium, simply remove the salt from the recipe and replace it with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
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