Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Salad is made with ground beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, pickles, and crispy croutons. This easy and tasty Cheeseburger Salad recipe creates a fun twist on a classic cheeseburger that takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients Needed:
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp. yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon or spicy mustard
- 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
- 4 whole hamburger buns: cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 stick butter
- 2 heads romaine or green-leaf lettuce: torn
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 Roma tomatoes: diced
- 8 dill pickle spears: cubed
- 1 red onion: sliced
How To Make Cheeseburger Salad:
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove from the heat and drain the fat. Stir in ketchup, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and barbecue sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep the mixture warm.
- Make the croutons: In a separate skillet, melt 1/4 stick of butter over low heat. Add the cubed hamburger buns and toss to coat. Toast for 10-12 minutes, adding more butter as needed until all croutons are golden and crispy.
- Assemble the salad: Place torn lettuce on a plate, top with the warm beef mixture, and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese. Add diced tomatoes, cubed pickles, and sliced red onion. Finally, surround the salad with the warm croutons.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the salad right away while everything is fresh and warm.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t skip the croutons: The buttery toasted croutons made from hamburger buns really bring the cheeseburger flavor to life.
- Cheese matters: Use sharp cheddar for a bold flavor, or mix in other cheeses like pepper jack for extra zing.
- Serve immediately: For the best experience, serve the salad as soon as it’s assembled so the croutons stay crisp and the beef stays warm.
How To Store Leftovers
Store the beef mixture separately in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the croutons in a dry, sealed container to stay crispy.
Reheat the beef mixture in a skillet over medium heat until warm. Reassemble the salad just before serving for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 712
- Total Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Protein: 37 g
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Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Salad
Description
Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Salad is made with ground beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, pickles, and crispy croutons. This easy and tasty Cheeseburger Salad recipe creates a fun twist on a classic cheeseburger that takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove from the heat and drain the fat. Stir in ketchup, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and barbecue sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep the mixture warm.
- Make the croutons: In a separate skillet, melt 1/4 stick of butter over low heat. Add the cubed hamburger buns and toss to coat. Toast for 10-12 minutes, adding more butter as needed until all croutons are golden and crispy.
- Assemble the salad: Place torn lettuce on a plate, top with the warm beef mixture, and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese. Add diced tomatoes, cubed pickles, and sliced red onion. Finally, surround the salad with the warm croutons.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the salad right away while everything is fresh and warm.
Notes
- Don’t skip the croutons: The buttery toasted croutons made from hamburger buns really bring the cheeseburger flavor to life.
- Cheese matters: Use sharp cheddar for a bold flavor, or mix in other cheeses like pepper jack for extra zing.
- Serve immediately: For the best experience, serve the salad as soon as it’s assembled so the croutons stay crisp and the beef stays warm.