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Get Grilling: The Lettuce Burger Recipe Guide

Recreate your Lettuce favorites at home

You’re going to flip for these fresh spins on everyone’s favorite grilling go-to: Burgers! We’ve rounded up a few of Lettuce’s best burger recipes, from smash burgers to veggie versions. So fire up the grill and get ready to impress your family and friends at your next cookout!

Rather leave the grilling to the experts? Check out our guide to Lettuce’s Best Burgers.

Now Delivering: Prime Meats by Lettuce

Take the guesswork out of your next backyard BBQ and order 4 8-oz. prime steakburgers through Lettuce’s new delivery-only butcher shop, Prime Meats by Lettuce. Check out a few recipes here that allow you to recreate your favorite burgers, steaks and chops right in your own kitchen!

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Recreate a Classic: R.J. Grunts’ Gruntburger

The mouth-watering recipe for R.J. Grunts’ Gruntburger is all in the details. Described on the menu as “the cosmic cornerstone of culinary karma,” the creamy, zesty blue cheese sauce perfectly complements the char-broiled patty, and homemade, crispy fried onion strings make for a fun, flavorful finish.

Get the recipe for the Gruntburger from R.J. Grunts.

Get Fancy: RPM Steak’s Wagyu Double Cheeseburger

Recognized as one of the best burgers in Chicago, the recipe for RPM Steak‘s Wagyu Double Cheeseburger will elevate any grilling occasion. To make this burger true to taste, snag some of RPM’s signature Steak Salt.

Get the recipe for RPM Steak’s Wagyu Smash Burger.

Double Up: L. Woods’ Double Prime Smashburger

L. Woods’ Tap & Pine Lodge’s Double Prime Smashburger is two prime beef patties grilled to perfection and slathered in American cheese, grilled onion, and Thousand Island dressing. It doesn’t get more drool-worthy than this! Visit L. Woods during National Burger Month this May to try it for yourself, along with a rotating menu of other burger specials, including The Wisconsinator, Turkey Burger, and Prime Patty Melt.

Get the recipe for L. Woods’ Double Prime Smashburger.

Try Something New: Wildfire’s Grilled Bison Burger Deluxe

Make Wildfire‘s 8-oz. bison burger, topped with Gruyere cheese, arugula with balsamic, onion marmalade and garlic aioli, served on a toasted Ciabatta bun with fries and coleslaw. Wildfire Chef Partner Joe Decker says that because bison is leaner than beef, it can dry out if you cook it past medium rare, so be sure not to leave it on the grill for too long! Switch up your burger routine with the recipe for Wildfire’s Grilled Bison Burger Deluxe.

Get Smoky: Wildfire’s Smoked Hickory Burger

The Smoked Hickory Burger from Wildfire is stuffed with cheddar and crumbled smoked bacon, seasoned with house BBQ spice and brushed with tangy BBQ sauce before hitting the grill. It’s the perfect recipe for summer barbecues, delivering that smoky, melty, straight-off-the-grill satisfaction.

Get the recipe for Wildfire’s Smoked Hickory Burger.

Level Up: Gus’ Sip & Dip’s Proper Burger

Elevate your burger game with the Proper Burger inspired by Gus’ Sip & Dip! Featuring a juicy Prime Steakburger patty from Prime Meats by Lettuce, a pumpernickel bun, and Kewpie mayonnaise, it’s a rich, savory take on a bar favorite.

Get the recipe for the Proper Burger inspired by Gus’ Sip & Dip.

Give It a French Twist: Mon Ami Gabi’s Le Cheeseburger

Mon Ami Gabi’s Le Cheeseburger, which Conde Nast Traveler has dubbed one of Chicago’s best burgers, gives a French riff on a classic. Chef caramelizes a Brandt Beef patty before topping it with Tomme de Savoie cheese, house pickles and gribiche, a house-made French sauce with herbs, capers, and cornichons, for layered flavor and crunch. Get the recipe for Mon Ami Gabi’s Le Cheeseburger.

Make It Meatless: Beatrix’s Mushroom & Quinoa Burger

Beatrix‘s crowd-pleasing vegetarian burger will make even the most devoted meat-eaters happy to going meat-free! This beloved staple, on the menu for more than a decade, comes topped with Swiss cheese, baby kale, and tomato, and is served with the restaurant’s signature Kennebec fries and sriracha aioli. Bonus? It’s gluten-free, so swap in a gluten-free bun and you’re good to go!

Get the recipe for Beatrix’s Mushroom & Quinoa Burger.

Try a Lighter Take: Aba’s Chicken Kefta Burger

This recipe, inspired by Aba, brings bright Mediterranean flavors to peak summer ingredients with juicy zucchini, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice. Topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, creamy feta, and cool tzatziki, it’s a satisfying and lighter twist on the classic burger.

Get the recipe for Aba’s Chicken Kefta Burger.