Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps

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Balancing the calories you eat with the calories your body uses will help you maintain a healthy weight and prevent disease. Everyone has their own calorie limit. Staying within that limit can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. You can enjoy your meals while making small changes to the amounts of food that you eat.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 Tablespoons low-fat Thousand Island salad dressing (optional)*
8 Bibb or Romaine lettuce leaves, gently rubbed under cold running water
1/2 cup tomatoes, gently rubbed under cold running water, diced
1/2 cup low-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped

Directions:

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F on a food thermometer. Drain fat.
Add garlic, salt, and pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in salad dressing.
Place lettuce leaves on a plate or serving dish. Spoon meat mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with tomatoes, cheese, and pickles.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Notes:

* Your favorite condiment can be used in place of Thousand Island dressing.

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