Are you tired of choosing between a juicy burger and a healthy salad? Prepare to have your taste buds revolutionized with this Steakhouse Hamburger Salad that delivers the ultimate flavor punch while keeping things low-carb and incredibly satisfying! This isn't just another boring diet dish - it's a mouthwatering culinary adventure that transforms classic steakhouse flavors into a light, protein-packed meal that will leave you feeling indulgent yet perfectly nourished.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the mixed greens thoroughly and spinning or patting them dry. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice red onions.
- Season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper. Mix the seasoning gently into the meat without overworking it to maintain a tender texture.
- Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Do not add oil, as the beef will release its own fat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form loose patties, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Place the burger patties in the hot skillet and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on the first side, allowing a nice golden-brown crust to develop.
- Flip the burgers and cook an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness, or adjust cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.
- Remove burgers from the skillet and let them rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Arrange mixed greens on serving plates as the base of the salad.
- Top the greens with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onions.
- Slice each burger into strips and arrange over the prepared salad.
- Drizzle keto blue cheese dressing generously over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately while the burger is still warm, enjoying the contrast of hot meat and cool crisp greens.
Tips
- Use high-quality ground beef with a fat content around 80/20 for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Avoid overworking the meat when forming patties to keep the texture tender.
- Let your skillet or cast-iron pan get truly hot before adding the burger patties to achieve that perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use a meat thermometer if you want precise doneness (recommended internal temperature is 160°F for food safety).
- Allow burgers to rest after cooking to help retain their juices and ensure maximum tenderness.
- For extra flavor, consider adding crumbled bacon or avocado as additional salad toppings.
- Choose fresh, crisp mixed greens for the best texture and nutritional value.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 95mg
