I’m sure we’re like every other family with busy weeknights headed off to one activity or another or even just trying to get our vegetables transplanted into our garden before we’re too late.
(Yes, those seedlings still need to get in the ground. I keep hoping I’ll wake up one morning and it’s just been done for me. Maybe for Mother’s Day? )
But really, I know for me it seems like 5 o’clock has blasted it’s way into my house every day before I’ve had much of a chance to breathe and the minutes til dinner time move faster than any other during the day.
While I’m not one to make a complete menu plan for the month, I do have a general idea of the meals I’ll be making each night during the week. Otherwise, I think I’d still be scratching my head wondering what I am going to prepare for dinner while everyone stares at me wondering what in the world they are going to eat.
Umm, at least I bet that’s what would happen. It’s not like I really know about that or anything.
Ahem.
One of our favorite quick-fix meals on the busiest of nights is a simple cheeseburger salad. It’s like a magic meal it comes together so quickly.
Here’s how I make my Cheeseburger Salad recipe.
Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- dash Worcestershire sauce, or coconut aminos
- Stone House Seasoning
- 6 slices cheese, Cheddar, American, Swiss, provolone, etc.
- 8 cups lettuce
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- ranch dressing, or your favorite dressing
Instructions
- Shape ground beef or turkey into patties. Press your thumb lightly into the middle of each burger patty to form an indention.
- Pour a dash of Worcestershire sauce over each patty and sprinkle with Stone House Seasoning.
- Cook the hamburger patties on a grill pan, skillet, or on the grill.
- If including onions, add them to the pan as well. Cook meat to preferred level of doneness, but recommended to reach 160º F.
- Place sliced cheese on each patty. Remove the hamburger from the grill and allow to rest.
- Meanwhile, prepare the salad. Serve each plate with salad topped with cheeseburger.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
And you know what?
Now that I think of it, this easy meal leaves my husband and son plenty of time to go plant those vegetables for me.
Enjoy!
I think the kids may like it better this way. I just may have to try it!
yep – me likey no bun AND that you can make the salad as large or small as each individual wants!
We’re getting our vegetables in the ground on Saturday!!! Can’t wait!
That looks so good Robyn. Since we don’t eat wheat, we eat our burgers without buns regularly, this is a perfect addition to our bunless burger. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant!
A ‘naked’ burger! I supposed no harm in leaving the carbs out as long as the customers don’t complain too hard:)
Absolutely! And they love it.
I eat cheese burger salad all the time, and I love it! As for the rest of my family they gotta have the bun.
Yummy! Love the photo too!
What a fabulous dinner idea!! Can’t believe I’ve never thought of it!!
Yum! I usually eat my burger without a bun, but now I’m going to try this! I love the fixings just not the bun. Great idea! 🙂