Lettuce-Wrapped Beef Sliders with Cucumber Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Juicy ground beef patties encased in crisp butter lettuce leaves, served with a refreshing cucumber relish for balanced flavor and texture. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, butter lettuce leaves, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef
• 12 large butter lettuce leaves
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 12 oz ground beef with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep patties tender.
2. Step 2: Divide beef mixture into six 2-inch portions, shaping into compact patties. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: While patties cook, dice 1 medium cucumber and toss with 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice; let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Place each cooked patty on a butter lettuce leaf, top with cucumber relish, and fold lettuce around the patty to encase it completely.