NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Lean ground beef

1 oz Mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Almond flour

0.5 medium Whole wheat bun

2 tbsp Marinara sauce

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 cup Baby arugula

0 tsp Avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a bowl, combine the lean ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then form into a single thick patty.

• 2

  Slice the mozzarella cheese into two thick batons and roll them in the almond flour until they are lightly and evenly coated.

• 3

  Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef patty for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through.

• 4

  During the last 2 minutes of cooking the beef, place the almond-crusted mozzarella in the same pan, turning frequently until the outside is golden and the inside is soft.

• 5

  Lightly toast the whole wheat bun in the skillet or a toaster until the edges are crisp and fragrant.

• 6

  Layer the bottom bun with baby arugula, the beef patty, the crispy mozzarella sticks, and a dollop of marinara sauce before closing with the top bun.