Basil-Olive Oil Grilled Beef with Pickled Cucumber Salad

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Juicy grass-fed beef patties bathed in fresh basil-infused olive oil, served atop a bright pickled cucumber salad that balances tartness with crunch. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Form ground beef into 4 equal patties (about 3/4 inch thick), pressing gently to avoid crumbling. Season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add patties and cook for 4 minutes without moving. Flip and cook another 4 minutes for medium doneness.
  3. Step 3: While patties cook, slice cucumber into thin half-moons. Combine with apple cider vinegar and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl, tossing to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes to pickle.
  4. Step 4: Chop basil and mix with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Drizzle over cooked patties immediately before serving, then top with pickled cucumber salad.

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