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Loaded Melty Cheeseburger Cups
A fun twist on the classic cheeseburger experience with these adorable Cheeseburger Cups!
Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a fun family dinner, these individual cups pack all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger into a convenient, bite-sized package.
With lean ground beef or bison, melted cheddar cheese, and a tangy homemade sauce, these cups are sure to become a new favorite.
Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings – so go ahead, get creative, and enjoy!
If you eat beef, you might want to consider making sure it comes from grass-fed cows!
A few highlights:
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Grass-fed beef offers up to 5x the amount of omega-3 fatty acids as conventionally raised beef.
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It’s also higher in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that appears to be linked with a lower incidence of some chronic diseases.
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Plus, it’s higher in vitamins A, E, and antioxidants compared to beef from cows that were fed grain.
You can buy grass-fed beef in most supermarkets … but a nearby farmer’s market can help you to find a great local source.
Because grass-fed is a little leaner than grain-fed beef, cook it at a lower temperature for a shorter time to avoid damaging the omega-3s.
How often do you eat beef?
REFERENCES:
Grass-Fed Beef and Grain-Fed Beef: Is It Good for You?
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or bison
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt & freshly ground pepper, or to taste
- 1/3 cup finely ground parmesan cheese
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 6 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
Topping ideas:
- 1 large head of lettuce
- sliced fresh vine tomatoes
- small red onions, thinly sliced
- dill pickle slices
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup homemade ketchup
- 3 Tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
- sea salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
Place the ground meat in a bowl and thoroughly mix with your sea salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and shallots.
Divide your mixture evenly among 12-muffin cups and press into each to form the cups.
Drop a cube of cheese onto each meat cup.
Bake for 15 minutes or just until cooked to your desired doneness.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk to combine all the sauce ingredients.
To serve your cheeseburger cups, lay a couple of lettuce leaves on a plate.
Top with a slice of tomato, the cheeseburger cup, and a slice of red onion.
Repeat with the remaining cheeseburger cups and toppings.
Add a dollop of sauce and pickles as desired.
Enjoy!
Rachel
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or bison
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt & freshly ground pepper, or to taste
- 1/3 cup finely ground parmesan cheese
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 6 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
Topping ideas:
- 1 large head of lettuce
- sliced fresh vine tomatoes
- small red onions, thinly sliced
- dill pickle slices
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup homemade ketchup
- 3 Tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
- sea salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
- Place the ground meat in a bowl and thoroughly mix with your sea salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and shallots. 1
- Divide your mixture evenly among 12-muffin cups and press into each to form the cups. 2
- Drop a cube of cheese onto each meat cup.
- Bake for 15 minutes or just until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk to combine all the sauce ingredients.
- To serve your cheeseburger cups, lay a couple of lettuce leaves on a plate.
- Top with a slice of tomato, the cheeseburger cup, and a slice of red onion.
- Repeat with the remaining cheeseburger cups and toppings.
- Add a dollop of sauce and pickles as desired.
- Enjoy!
