Ingredients:
- 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs extra-lean ground beef
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups lettuce (romaine, bibb, or butterhead), chopped
Sauce:
- 1 cup homemade mayo or plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsps tomato puree, tomato passata, or ketchup
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Additional Supplies:
- 4 x 28 oz wide-mouth jars with lids
Instructions:
1. Cook the Beef:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until nicely browned (about 8-10 minutes).
- Season with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
- Set the meat aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
- Dice the red onion and cherry tomatoes.
- Chop the lettuce.
3. Make the Burger Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the homemade mayo (or Greek yogurt), tomato puree (or ketchup), chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
4. Assemble the Salad Jars:
- Divide the burger sauce equally among the 4 wide-mouth mason jars.
- Add the cooked ground beef to each jar.
- Layer with diced onions, cherry tomatoes, chopped pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped lettuce.
5. Store and Serve:
- Seal the jars with their lids and refrigerate.
- These salads keep well for 4-5 days in the fridge.
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