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Published: May 29, 2018 · Modified: Aug 27, 2020 by Amanda McGillicuddy · This post may contain affiliate links.

Avocado Bacon Burger and Fries Lettuce Wraps

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This Avocado Bacon Burger and Fries Lettuce Wrap combines all of the best things. Creamy avocado, juicy beef, crunchy bacon, French fries and no bun! This fun take on a lettuce wrapped burger is the perfect way to spice up your weeknight meal rotation.

avocado bacon burger and fried lettuce wrap

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  • Is Red Meat Okay To Eat?
  • Why does red meat get a bad rap?
  • What Meats Should I Buy Grass-Fed?
  • How To Make These Lettuce Wraps
  • Ingredient Substitutions
  • Related Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe

Just because you are elbows deep in your new healthy diet doesn't mean you can't dive head first into a delicious and tasty burger. Sustainable, healthy behaviors have to be catered to your individual wants and needs or you'll ditch them at the first waft of a juicy burger two tables away.

My weekly diet definitely includes a dressed up and hearty burger. Don't live in depravity. 

Is Red Meat Okay To Eat?

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: Still yes. With red meat, especially fattier cuts, you want to choose grass-fed or source your beef from a cattle rancher you know and trust.

Red meat, even fatty red meat, can be both healthy and nutritious if the animals are fed their natural diet. Animals that are pasture-raised produce meat that has much high contents of omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acids (think antioxidants), vitamins E and A.

Comparably, cattle that is fed corn, soybean or grain-based feeds produce meat that is less nutrient dense and higher in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids.

We purchase a lot of our beef from White Oak Pastures (no affiliation) because they practice sustainable agriculture and produce high quality meats. Finding a producer of sustainable and healthy meats that fits your values and budget is an important step.

Why does red meat get a bad rap?

Traditionally, health conscious people have steered clear from fatty cuts of meat. This is one of the biggest controversies in the nutrition world, but as nutrition as a science becomes more rigorous we are acquiring an abundance of reputable evidence that supports that saturated fat is not only a necessary part of the human diet, but that it does not pose the health implications we once believed.

This 2013 review paper does a nice job of summing up this topic. The author differentiates between a diet that contains a higher amount of saturated fat but is lower in polyunsaturated fatty acids (gross seed oils and grain-based fats), fructose, sucrose (table sugar) and an imbalance of omega-3  and omega-6 fatty acids, and a diet that is high in both saturated fats, polyunsaturated fatty acids, fructose, sucrose and omega-6 fatty acids (like the Standard American Diet).

In this paper, he shifts the blame for most of the diseases typically associated with saturated fats to well-known culprits like sugar, fructose, and inflammatory fats like omega-6's and polyunsaturated fatty acids. I whole-heartedly agreed with these findings.

What Meats Should I Buy Grass-Fed?

The animal, just like humans, store toxins in their fat cells. Our livers are the busiest organs in are bodies, working around the clock to detoxify, produce bile, regulate blood clotting, resisting infection, assisting in fat metabolism, and processing hemoglobin. The liver is a workhorse. When the liver is diverted to other tasks, detoxifying is not at the top of it's priority. At this time toxins are stored in fat cells.

Many of you might avoid corn and soy because here in the US 88-93% of these crops are GMO. These two crops are genetically modified to be herbicide resistant, pesticide resistant or to emit Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins which serve the purpose of killing pests and predators. This means that toxins present on these crops which are typically used to feed livestock can be stored in the fat cells of the animals, which build up and are concentrated, and subsequently digested by the humans who eat their meat.

Additionally, the grains that conventionally raised animals consuming changes the fatty acid profile. These animals contain higher levels of omega-6 fats. The American diet is already heavy in omega-6 fats. Consuming more of these fats through our animal products perpetuates the omega-6/omega-3 imbalance that causes inflammation and disease.

So, if you can afford it, it is a worthwhile investment to spend a couple extra dollars on grass-fed meat, especially ones with higher fat content.

With that said, conventionally raised beef is often higher quality than other types of meat because almost all cattle raised in the US spends some of its life on grass. Conventionally raised beef is also almost always more nutritious than vegetarian meat substitutes.

Buying only lean cuts of conventionally raised meats can make your dollar go further. When choosing fattier cuts of meat, opt for pasture raised. This will help mitigate some of the negative health consequences of relying solely on grain fed animals.

avocado bacon burger and fried lettuce wrap

How To Make These Lettuce Wraps

Step One: The Fries

Preheat the oven. You will want to start by preparing the potatoes for the fries because they take the longest to cook. I like to rinse my potatoes with cold water. It helps them get nice and crispy in the oven. After rinsing the potatoes I shake them dry and then lightly coat with avocado oil, salt and pepper.

I place the coated potatoes flat on a baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes at 425 F. After about 9 minutes, I will flip the fries and return them to the oven until they have browned.

Step Two: Prepare The Beef

For the ground beef, I simply heat a pan on the stove top at medium heat. I throw in the beef, and break it up as it cooks. I will then drain any excess grease from the pan. If using 80:20 beef I will pat away some of the excess grease with a paper towel.

I then add coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the meat to make them extra flavorful.

From start to finish, this process takes about 8 minutes.

Step Three: Cook The Bacon

While the fries and meat are cooking, I cook the bacon. I usually will make several pieces of bacon for each person eating, because who doesn't love bacon. Once cooked I remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to absorb the excess grease.

Step Four: Chop The Veggies

Prepare the romaine by chopping off the ends and separating the leaves. If using onion and tomato, dice to desired sized and set aside. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and slice.

Step Five: Assemble

All that is left is to assemble and enjoy! These wraps have all the flavor of an avocado bacon burger and are as nutrient dense as they come!

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Coconut Aminos - If you can't find coconut aminos, you could use worcestershire if not following a paleo diet.
  • Romaine - Iceberg lettuce would also work in this recipe.
  • Russet Potato - Any type of potato can be substituted. I like to use these crispy sweet potato fries.
  • Avocado Oil - Melted extra virgin coconut oil would work. You could also use olive oil but I would prefer not to cook with olive oil at a high temp because it has a low smoke point.

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  • Crispy Baked Paleo Sweet Potato Fries
  • Paleo Sweet Potato Bun
  • Easy Bacon Wrapped Dates
  • Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup

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Avocado Bacon Burger & Fries Lettuce Wraps

Amanda McGillicuddy
All the nostalgic goodness of a burger and fries without the bun. This filling and flavorful Avocado Bacon "Burger & Fries" Lettuce Wrap recipe is the ultimate way to satisfy your craving for a juicy burger but in a fantastic and nutritious way. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 10 wraps
Calories 186 kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Beef

  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wraps

  • 1-2 heads of romaine washed and dried
  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 4 slices of bacon pan fried
  • ¼ yellow onion diced finely

Fries

  • 1 russet potato
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

  • pickles
  • paleo ketchup
  • mustard
  • avocado mayo
  • tomato diced

Instructions
 

Fries

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F. 
  • Cut the potato in half, and then slice into thin fries. Rinse the potatoes in a colander under cool water and shake dry.
  • Toss potatoes in oil and generously season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Flip potatoes with a spatula halfway through the cooking time.

Beef

  • Heat a pan on the stove top to medium heat. Add the beef. Break apart into smaller pieces as it begins to brown.
  • Remove meat from the pan after it finishes cooking (about 6-8 minutes). Drain the grease and pat with paper towel. Add coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt and pepper to pan and turn off heat. Mix well.

Toppings

  • Pan fry the bacon slices. Remove from the pan once the bacon has cooked. Pat the grease, allow to cool and then break into crumbles.
  • Dice the onions finely. Slice the avocado. If using tomato, dice the tomato.

Assembly

  • Prepare the romaine lettuce by chopping the end off from the head. Separate the large firm leaves, these will be the best to use for the wraps. Lay the leaves flat. Add any paleo ketchup, mustard or avocado oil mayo to the leaves now.
  • Fill leaves first with beef, and then fries. Top with bacon, avocado, onion and any additional toppings you'd like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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