Why I Love This Recipe

This burger lettuce wrap is one of my favorite easy, low-carb meals because it’s packed with classic burger flavor without the bun. Juicy beef patties are cooked to perfection and layered with cheddar cheese, fresh tomato, onion, and crisp iceberg lettuce. Finished with a creamy, tangy homemade burger sauce, this lettuce wrap burger is a satisfying, flavorful option that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Enjoying The Leftovers

These Burger Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Sauce are great for leftovers, especially when stored in separate components for freshness.

Storing:

Store the cooked burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Keep the lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, sauce, and fries separate until ready to serve to maintain the best texture.

Reheating:

To reheat, warm the burger patties in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side or microwave in 30–60 second intervals until heated through. Assemble your lettuce wraps fresh with toppings and sauce just before serving, and enjoy with freshly made or reheated fries on the side.

A burger with tomato and dressing wrapped in lettuce that is hand held.
No ratings yet

Copycat In-N-Out Protein Style Burger

Enjoy juicy Burger Lettuce Wraps made with seasoned beef patties, fresh toppings, and a creamy homemade special sauce. It's perfect for a low-carb, healthy twist on a classic burger.
Print Pin Watch Video
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
US M
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 premade burger patties
  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce
  • 4 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 small yellow onion fresh or caramelized
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Choice of french fries
for the sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
US – M

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of avocado oil. While the pan heats up, season both sides of your burger patties with salt and pepper.
  • Once the pan is hot, add the patties and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until they’re cooked to your liking.
  • While the burgers are cooking, make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayo, mustard, ketchup, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, and white vinegar. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  • Now it’s time to assemble! Start with a few leaves of iceberg lettuce as your base, then layer on a burger patty (or stack it for a double). Add sliced cheese, tomato, and either caramelized or fresh onion—whatever you’re into. Finish it off with a generous drizzle of the homemade sauce and enjoy!

Equipment

saute pan
mixing bowls
measuring cups

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 41g | Fiber: 1g