Whole30 Chopped Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this deliciously healthy Whole30 Chopped Cheese Sandwich, a lettuce-wrapped twist on the classic street food favorite. Packed with savory ground beef, sautéed onions, and red bell peppers, this recipe layers in bold flavors with coconut aminos and melty, Whole30-approved cheese. Instead of using traditional bread, crisp iceberg lettuce leaves serve as the perfect gluten-free, grain-free wrap, keeping things light and refreshing. Topped with juicy tomato slices and optional Whole30-compliant hot sauce for a kick, this 30-minute recipe is perfectly suited for busy weeknights or meal-prep sessions. With its combination of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, it’s a satisfying option for anyone following the Whole30 diet or looking for a healthier alternative to indulgent comfort food classics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 small, diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 4 slices Whole30-approved cheese slices
- 8 leaves large iceberg lettuce leaves
- 1 large, sliced tomato
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons, optional Whole30-compliant hot sauce
Instructions
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to high and add ground beef to the skillet. Break apart with a spatula as it cooks, for about 5-6 minutes until browned.
Stir in coconut aminos, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Divide the beef mixture into four portions in the skillet. Place a slice of Whole30-approved cheese on top of each portion. Cover and let cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
While the cheese is melting, prepare the lettuce wraps by laying out two large iceberg lettuce leaves per serving.
Once the cheese has melted, transfer each portion to a pair of lettuce leaves.
Top with tomato slices and a drizzle of Whole30-compliant hot sauce, if using.
Wrap the lettuce around the filling tightly and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.5 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 421 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 3655 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2308 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
