Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Burgers with Avocado Lime Crema

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Juicy ground beef patties encased in crisp butter lettuce leaves, served with a vibrant avocado-lime dressing that cuts through the richness. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, butter lettuce, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat ground beef dry with paper towels, then mix with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl until just combined—do not overwork.
  2. Step 2: Form into 4 equal patties (about 3 oz each), pressing gently to form a slight indentation in the center to prevent bulging.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add patties and cook for 3 minutes without moving.
  4. Step 4: Flip patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  5. Step 5: While burgers cook, halve the avocado, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a small bowl. Add lime juice from 1/2 lime, 1 tbsp cilantro, and pinch of sea salt, then mash until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Place each cooked patty on a butter lettuce leaf, drizzle with avocado crema, and top with remaining cilantro.

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