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Ultimate Cast-Iron Lettuce Wrap Cheeseburgers

These juicy cast-iron cheeseburgers are packed with garlic, onion, and Worcestershire flavor and finished with melty Colby cheese. A little olive oil mixed directly into the beef keeps the burgers extra tender and flavorful, while cooking them in a hot cast-iron skillet creates the perfect seared crust. Wrapped in crisp lettuce with pickles and red onion, they’re a delicious low-carb take on a classic steakhouse burger.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 recommended for juicy burgers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • extra black pepper for seasoning tops
  • 6 slices Colby cheese
  • For Serving
  • large lettuce leaves butter lettuce or iceberg
  • sliced red onion
  • Grillo’s pickles
  • favorite condiments mustard, mayo, ketchup, or burger sauce

Method
 

  1. Season the Beef
  2. In a large bowl combine the ground beef, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently just until combined.
  3. The olive oil helps keep the burgers extra tender and juicy.
  4. Form the Burgers
  5. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into burger patties.
  6. Heat the Skillet
  7. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  8. Cook the Burgers
  9. Place the burgers in the skillet and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through. Sprinkle a little extra black pepper over the tops while cooking.
  10. Melt the Cheese
  11. During the final minute of cooking, top each burger with Colby cheese and allow it to melt.
  12. Assemble the Burgers
  13. Place each burger in a large lettuce leaf and top with red onion, Grillo’s pickles, and your favorite condiments.
  14. Serve
  15. Serve immediately with extra pickles and lettuce for wrapping.