NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

2 whole part-skim mozzarella sticks

1 tsp olive oil

2 large romaine lettuce leaves

0.25 cup red onion

2 slices tomato

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 2

  Season the ground beef with the spice mixture and form it into a wide, flat patty about half an inch thick.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

• 4

  Place the patty in the hot skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes without moving it to develop a deep, golden-brown crust.

• 5

  Flip the burger patty and immediately place the two mozzarella sticks side-by-side on top of the cooked side.

• 6

  Cover the skillet with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the cheese to soften and become gooey while the beef finishes cooking.

• 7

  Lay the large romaine lettuce leaves flat on a plate and layer the tomato slices and sliced red onion in the center.

• 8

  Carefully transfer the cheesy beef patty onto the prepared lettuce leaves and wrap the edges tightly to serve.