Dinner for 4
Bunless Beef Burgers
$7.70for 425 minServes 4
Seasoned beef patties cook in a skillet until firm, then are wrapped in crisp iceberg lettuce instead of buns.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price | |
| Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.30Typical price | |
| Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.70 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer grilling
$1.93 per serving$7.70 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb grass-fed extra lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup white onions
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- slices of iceberg lettuces
Steps
- Mix the beef, egg, white onions, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into four patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until they reach 160 F.
- Wrap the cooked burgers in iceberg lettuce leaves and serve.
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