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Special Sauce Salad with Ground Beef


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A delicious salad topped with seasoned ground beef and a special sauce dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • to taste worcestershire sauce
  • to taste homemade seasoned salt and pepper
  • 3 heads romaine lettuce (chopped then washed)
  • 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • to taste freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 Roma tomatoes (chopped, could use cherry, grape, or vine-ripened tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • to taste sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup French dressing (could use ketchup)
  • 2 Tablespoons minced pickles
  • 2 Tablespoons minced white onion (could use red)
  • 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Add the ingredients to a small mixing bowl then whisk to combine and set aside. Can be made several days ahead of time — the dressing just gets better as it sits.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then add the ground beef. Let the beef sear undisturbed until the bottom has browned then add a few shakes of worcestershire sauce, and season with homemade seasoned salt and pepper. Saute until the beef is cooked through then scoop onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
  3. Once slightly cooled, divy the chopped lettuce between plates or bowls then top with the cooked ground beef, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, and dill pickles. Drizzle with Special Sauce Salad Dressing and sesame seeds if using, then serve.

Notes

  • This salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for later use.
  • Adjust the seasonings according to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: mix, sauté
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg