


BBQ Lean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Summer Slaw
BBQ Lean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Summer Slaw are a quick and healthy 30-minute recipe. Juicy BBQ beef patties wrapped in crisp lettuce and topped with fresh slaw make the perfect low-carb summer dinner, lunch, or meal prep idea.

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BBQ Lean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Summer Slaw
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time12 Minutes
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or chopped parsley
Large romaine or butter lettuce leaves (8–10)
1 cup shredded red cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 small carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons plain yogurt or mayo
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Optional toppings: Avocado
Optional toppings: Pickles
Optional toppings: : Jalapeños
Directions
1. Make the Beef Patties:
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with BBQ sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 8 small patties (slider-size).
2. Make the Slaw:
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, yogurt (or mayo), vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Chill until ready to serve.
3. Grill the Patties:
- Preheat BBQ to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through (160°F internal temp).
- Brush with more BBQ sauce while grilling if desired.
4. Assemble the Wraps:
- Place each patty in a lettuce leaf.
- Top with a spoonful of summer slaw and any extra toppings you like.
15 minutes
Prep Time
12 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Directions
1. Make the Beef Patties:
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with BBQ sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 8 small patties (slider-size).
2. Make the Slaw:
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, yogurt (or mayo), vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Chill until ready to serve.
3. Grill the Patties:
- Preheat BBQ to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through (160°F internal temp).
- Brush with more BBQ sauce while grilling if desired.
4. Assemble the Wraps:
- Place each patty in a lettuce leaf.
- Top with a spoonful of summer slaw and any extra toppings you like.