Entrée: United States – Lettuce Cups with Warm Buttered Ground Beef and Cheddar

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Lettuce Cups with Warm Buttered Ground Beef and Cheddar recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Total 15 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef
2 tbsp (30 g) butter
8 large lettuce leaves
1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a skillet and add ground beef, breaking it up and cooking until no longer pink and lightly browned.  
2. Spoon warm beef into individual large lettuce leaves, sprinkle or shred cheddar over the hot beef so it softens, and finish with a squeeze of lemon over each cup.  
3. Fold the lettuce around the filling and eat as handheld cups.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 404 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
Protein: 27.1 g
Fat: 31.5 g
Saturated fat: 15.1 g
Trans fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 118 mg
Sodium: 289 mg
Potassium: 408 mg
Calcium: 202 mg
Iron: 2.53 mg
Vitamin A: 142 µg RAE

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:12+00:00

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
2242
Country
United States
Region
American
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=2242

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!