All the juicy, cheesy burger flavor — without the bun (or the bloat).

A few years ago, I started paying attention to how I felt after dinner. Heavy. Bloated. Like I needed a nap instead of time with my family. And burgers? I loved them, but they always left me feeling like I overdid it.

That’s when I discovered lettuce wraps.

These cheeseburger lettuce wraps are everything I want in a classic burger — savory beef, melted cheese, all the toppings — but wrapped in crisp, refreshing lettuce that keeps things light. My whole family loves them, and I love how easy they are to whip up on a busy night.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (I use 90/10)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 head butter lettuce or romaine (for wraps)

Toppings (optional but delicious):

• Diced pickles

• Diced tomatoes

• Sliced red onion

• Avocado

• Extra ketchup or mustard

Instructions

1. Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.

2. Add the flavor: Stir in the mustard and ketchup. Cook for 1 more minute until well combined.

3. Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the meat and let it melt in. Stir until cheesy and combined.

4. Assemble wraps: Spoon warm beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Tips & Swaps

• Lettuce matters: Butter lettuce is my favorite for wraps — soft and flexible but strong enough to hold the filling.

• Make it low-dairy: Use dairy-free cheese or skip it — still tasty!

• Want more crunch? Add shredded carrots, slaw, or chopped cucumbers.

• Prep ahead: Cook the beef mixture up to 3 days in advance and reheat when ready to serve.

Why You'll Love It

These cheeseburger lettuce wraps deliver all the comfort of a burger night — without the heaviness. They're quick, customizable, and totally satisfying. It’s the kind of dinner that makes clean eating feel fun again.

Nutrition (Per Serving – serves 4)

• Calories: 320

• Protein: 27g

• Carbs: 6g

• Fat: 20g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 3g