Cheeseburger flavors wrapped in crisp lettuce: juicy beef patties, American cheese, tomato, onion, and burger spread—deliciously low‑carb and fun to eat.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• All the cheeseburger hits without heavy buns—lettuce adds crunch and freshness.

• Spread with mayo, ketchup, relish gives familiar flavor profile.

• Cheese melts over hot patty for indulgence.

• Quick cooking; grill or skillet gets it done.

• Customizable toppings make it family‑friendly or gourmet.

Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps

Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps take everything you love about a classic cheeseburger—savory seasoned beef, melty cheese, fresh tomato and onion, tangy spread—and wrap it in crisp, cool lettuce for a lighter, fresher bite. The beef, seasoned simply with seasoned salt, oregano, and black pepper, gets shaped into patties and seared to get that satisfying crust; melting American cheese over the hot, juicy patties ensures cheesiness in every bite.

Lettuce becomes the bun here: crunchy, clean, refreshing, it offsets the richness of beef and cheese. Sliced tomato adds juiciness; red onion slices add bite; the creamy burger spread (mayo, ketchup, dill relish) with a touch of salt & pepper brings sweet, tangy, savory flavors that tie everything together. A quick brush of heat ensures everything melds without becoming soggy.

This wrap is perfect for warm weather, lunches, grilling nights, or times when you want wheaty bun off the table but don’t want to sacrifice flavor. It’s fun to eat, less messy than a huge burger, and you get color, texture, satisfaction in one fold.

Because the components are simple and familiar, it’s easy to tailor: less cheese, extra tomato, different cheese type, or add pickles. Grill or skillet works; lettuce variety (romaine, iceberg) makes slight texture shifts. A smear of spread and layering tomato & onion ensure moisture and flavor in every bite.

Servings

6 wraps

Time

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef

• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 6 slices American cheese

• 2 large heads iceberg or romaine lettuce, rinsed & dried

• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

• Small red onion, thinly sliced

Spread:

• ¼ cup light mayo

• 3 tablespoons ketchup

• 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish

• Dash of salt & pepper

Instructions

1. In bowl, combine ground beef, seasoned salt, black pepper, and oregano. Form into 6 patties.

2. Heat grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties approx. 4 minutes on each side (or to your desired doneness).

3. During last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of American cheese so it melts.

4. Prepare spread: mix light mayo, ketchup, dill pickle relish, salt & pepper.

5. Assemble wraps: place each burger patty on a large lettuce leaf, add spread, tomato slice, red onion, then wrap lettuce over top.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

• Pick sturdy lettuce leaves; iceberg or romaine work well to support the burger.

• Don’t overcook beef for moisture; cheeseburger flavor often comes from juiciness.

• Let cheese melt slightly but don’t burn.

• Spread can be made ahead and refrigerated.

• Enjoy immediately so lettuce remains crisp.