Keto Low Carb Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
These satisfying lettuce wraps feature seasoned ground beef topped with melted cheddar cheese and wrapped in crisp butterhead lettuce leaves, then secured with sturdy chard leaves for easy handling. A creamy burger sauce made with mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, and Dijon mustard adds tangy flavor, while cherry tomatoes and pickles provide fresh crunch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these wraps deliver all the flavors you crave in a handheld format that's both filling and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces ground beef, 10 to 15% fat
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 5 slices cheddar cheese, or provolone
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 8 ½ ounces butterhead lettuce leaves, approx 2 to 5 leaves per rolliceberg lettuce1:1vegetabledairy-free
more crisp texture but less pliable
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup pickles, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted(optional)
- 10 large chard, or cavolo nero stemskale leaves1:1vegetable
similar sturdy wrapping capability
Instructions
- 1
Add ground beef to a non-stick frying pan and fry for 2 minutes, breaking up with a spatula
- 2
Add onion and garlic and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until cooked through
- 3
Prepare burger sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a bowl and stirring
- 4
Add cheese slices to the top of the beef, cover with lid and allow cheese to melt for 2 to 3 minutes
- 5
Slice the hard white stalks off the butterhead lettuce leaves
- 6
Lay 3 large lettuce leaves on greaseproof paper with 2 on bottom and 1 on top
- 7
Top the middle of leaves with cheeseburger beef, tomatoes, pickles, burger sauce and optional sesame seeds
- 8
Tuck the sides in and roll up like a burrito, or add 1 to 2 lettuce slices on top and roll up
- 9
Cut the woodier part out of the chard stalk about 1/3 from the bottom
- 10
Place rolled lettuce leaf inside larger chard leaf and roll up
- 11
Slice in half and serve with extra burger sauce
Tips
If the beef mixture seems dry while cooking, add a touch of water to help steam and melt the cheese properly.
Don't overfill the lettuce wraps or they will be difficult to roll and may fall apart when eating.
Cut the woody portion from chard stems about 1/3 from the bottom to make rolling easier and prevent tearing.
Good to Know
Best served fresh according to source
Serve with extra burger sauce on the side
Common Mistakes
Avoid overfilling wraps to prevent difficulty rolling and falling apart
Cut chard stems properly to avoid tearing during wrapping
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
similar sturdy wrapping capability
FAQ
Can I make these wraps ahead of time?
The source recommends serving fresh, but you can prepare components separately and assemble just before serving to prevent soggy lettuce.
What if I can't find large lettuce leaves?
The recipe suggests using all chard leaves instead of butterhead lettuce as they are easier to roll and more sturdy.
Can I freeze the cooked beef mixture?
The beef mixture should freeze well for up to 3 months, but assemble wraps fresh after thawing and reheating the meat.