Iceburgers, The Healthy Alternative to the Hamburger
Iceburgers
Iceburg lettuce “buns.” Pure genius, a healthy alternative to the Hamburger
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- 1 lb. ground beef
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar
- 1 to mato (sliced)
- Ranch dressing (for serving)
- Slice 8 large rounds from the edges of the head of iceberg to create buns.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving bacon fat in pan. - Add onion slices and cook until tender, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside red onions and wipe skillet clean.
- Reheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Shape ground beef into 4 large burger patties.
Season both sides of patties with salt and pepper and add to skillet.
Cook until seared on both sides and cooked to your liking, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
Top each burger with a slice of cheese then cover skillet with a lid and cook until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat. - To build each burger, top one iceberg round with the cooked cheeseburger, a slice of bacon, and a tomato slice, then drizzle with ranch.
Top with second iceberg round.
Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve.