Description
Juicy seasoned beef mingles with crisp lettuce, diced onions, and tangy pickles. A creamy special sauce and melted cheddar add rich flavor to each bite. Ready in minutes and ideal for light lunches or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and fully cooked.
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, mustard, and white wine vinegar until smooth to make the special sauce.
- Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among serving bowls, then top with diced onion, chopped pickles, chopped tomato, shredded cheese, and cooked beef.
- Drizzle the special sauce over each bowl and gently toss to combine all the flavors.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for a cooler dish.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey as an alternative for lower fat content
- Add sesame seeds on top for a nutty sesame flavor reminiscent of a Big Mac bun
- Prepare in advance and store sauce separately for easy meal prep
- Adjust the amount of relish and mustard to taste for a spicier or sweeter sauce