Vancouver Lettuce Hamburger

12 servings

40 minutes

Vancouver-style hamburger in lettuce leaves is an original take on the classic American dish inspired by the healthy eating trend. Vancouver, known for its eco-friendliness and balance of taste and health benefits, is the perfect place for such a culinary experiment. Juicy ground beef infused with cilantro, garlic, and cumin is grilled to perfection. Instead of a traditional bun, it’s wrapped in fresh crispy lettuce leaves and complemented with juicy tomatoes, pickles, and tangy pickled onions. The finishing touch is a homemade mayonnaise sauce that can be made with avocado for creaminess. Lightness, rich flavor, and health benefits make this hamburger a unique choice for those seeking gastronomic discoveries without compromising health.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 345.4
• Proteins: 16.2g
• Fats: 28.1g
• Carbohydrates: 6.6g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
• Onion: 2 head
• Tomato concentrated paste: 100 g
• Garlic: 1 head
• Ground cumin (zira): to taste
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Pickles: 200 g
• Ground beef: 1 kg
• Mayonnaise: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Mix the minced meat well with tomato paste, onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, salt, pepper, and a handful of ice cubes. Beat it against the table.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato concentrated paste: 100 g
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Ground cumin (zira):  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Preheat the home/street grill well (I cooked on a gas grill plate, but you can also use a grill pan). Shape the burgers and place them on the hot grill, pressing slightly with a spatula. 'Seal' the meat on one side, then the other (for a few seconds), then cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 1 kg

3. Prepare the vegetables: slice tomatoes, pickles, and onion rings, drizzle with the juice of half a lemon or lime, and prepare fresh, crispy lettuce leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Pickles: 200 g

4. Mayonnaise can be bought ready-made, but I made it myself: today it was mayonnaise with a little ketchup and lemon juice. You can mix mayonnaise with avocado puree.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 200 g

5. Place tomatoes (can be salted and peppered) on a lettuce leaf, then add pickles, a hamburger, marinated onions, mayonnaise sauce, cover (or wrap) with another lettuce leaf and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Pickles: 200 g
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Mayonnaise: 200 g