Lunche for 4
Beef Cheeseburger Salad
Cook seasoned ground beef, then combine it with crisp vegetables, cheddar, and a tangy pickle-mustard dressing.
$15.00for 4 servings
$3.75 per serving$15.00 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 2 | $4.98Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 romaine hearts
- 1 cup tomato
- 1 cup dill pickle spears
- 1 cup red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Steps
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, then cool it for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- Chop the romaine, tomatoes, pickle spears, and red onion, then place them in a large bowl.
- Add the beef and cheddar, pour over the dressing, and toss until evenly coated.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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