NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 whole mozzarella cheese stick

1 whole sprouted grain bun

2 tbsp sugar-free marinara sauce

1 leaf romaine lettuce

1 slice tomato

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and flatten them into thin, wide discs.

• 2

  Cut the mozzarella cheese stick into three equal pieces and place them in the center of one beef disc.

• 3

  Place the second beef disc over the cheese and pinch the edges together very firmly to ensure no cheese leaks during cooking.

• 4

  Season both sides of the stuffed patty evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 5

  Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

• 6

  Place the patty in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until the beef is cooked through and the cheese inside is gooey.

• 7

  While the burger rests for 2 minutes, toast the sprouted grain bun in the same skillet until the edges are golden brown.

• 8

  Layer the romaine lettuce and tomato slice on the bottom bun, then place the stuffed patty on top.

• 9

  Spoon the sugar-free marinara sauce over the patty and finish with the top bun before serving.