Lettuce “Wrapped” Smash Burger

Name: Lettuce “Wrapped” Smash Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 6–7 ounces (170 to 200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into two 3- to 3½-ounce (85 to 100 g) loosely packed meatballs; 6–7 ounces (170 to 200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into two 3- to 3½-ounce (85 to 100 g) loosely packed meatballs; 2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 2 teaspoons pepper (to taste); 2 slices American cheese; 4 large iceberg lettuce leaves; Ketchup, for topping; Mustard, for topping; Mayonnaise, for topping; 4 dill pickle chips; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tomato, sliced

Preparation info

Servings:
1
burger

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

About

Cutting back on carbs? We got you! The same unbelievable smash burger flavor can be had with this “healthier” option. Managing the lettuce wrap may be a little messy, but it’s so worth it!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
6–7 ounces (170 to 200

Americas
United States
Burger

Method

Turn the griddle on to medium/high to high heat (above 400°F [200°C]).
Once the griddle is to temperature, lay the oil on the griddle.
Place the 2 meatballs in the oil, ensuring space between the meatballs to give them room to be smashed.
Sprinkle salt and pepper liberally on the meatballs.
After about 30 seconds, smash each meatba