Warm Beef and Cheddar Salad with Lemon Dressing
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef 2 tbsp (30 g) butter 6 cups (180 g) lettuce, chopped 1 cup (110 g) shredded cheddar cheese 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a skillet and cook ground beef, breaking it up until evenly browned and heated through. 2. Place chopped lettuce in a bowl, add hot ground beef to warm the leaves slightly, and toss gently. 3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the mixture, squeeze lemon juice across the top, toss once, and serve immediately as a warm entree salad.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 834 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.7 g
Protein: 55.7 g
Fat: 64.8 g
Saturated fat: 31.1 g
Trans fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 240 mg
Sodium: 614 mg
Potassium: 861 mg
Calcium: 444 mg
Iron: 5.18 mg
Vitamin A: 308 µg RAE
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.