Express

One-Pan Beef Cheeseburger-Style Salad

with bacon

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 1 Romaine Heart
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • Info
    1½ oz. Thousand Island Dressing
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 oz. Bacon Bits
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    1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    560
  • Carbohydrates
    9g
  • Net Carbs
    7g
  • Fat
    42g
  • Protein
    36g
  • Sodium
    1360mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add ground beef, buttermilk-dill seasoning, and a pinch of salt to hot pan.

    Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Transfer ground beef to a plate.

    While ground beef cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Hold romaine heart at root end and coarsely chop.

    Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.

  3. 3

    Crisp Bacon, Make Dressing, and Assemble Salad

    Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Evenly spread bacon on towel-lined plate. Microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave.

    In a mixing bowl, combine dressing, 1 Tbsp. water, and 1/4 tsp. salt.

    Add tomatoes, romaine, and a pinch of salt and pepper to bowl with dressing and toss until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping dressed salad with ground beef, cheese, and crisped bacon. Bon appétit!

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