Grass-Fed Beef Burger with Cucumber Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A juicy patty topped with a refreshing cucumber relish made with lime and fresh herbs, served on a bed of baby greens. This American-inspired beef recipe (whole30), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs grass-fed ground beef, baby spinach, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz grass-fed ground beef
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Divide grass-fed ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into patties, pressing a slight indentation in the center of each. Season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add patties and cook for 4 minutes without flipping. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3. Step 3: While burgers cook, dice 1 medium cucumber into 1/4-inch cubes. Finely chop 2 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp fresh mint. Toss cucumber with lime juice and 1/4 tsp sea salt until lightly dressed.
4. Step 4: Place each cooked patty on a bed of 2 cups baby spinach. Top with 1/2 cup cucumber relish and serve immediately.