NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

0.5 whole whole wheat burger bun

0.5 tsp avocado oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 leaf romaine lettuce

2 slice tomato

2 slice red onion

1 tbsp yellow mustard

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil.

• 2

  Gently form the ground beef into a single patty about 1 inch thick, taking care not to overwork the meat.

• 3

  Season both sides of the beef patty evenly with sea salt and black pepper.

• 4

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

• 5

  Flip the burger and immediately place the cheddar cheese slice on top of the cooked side.

• 6

  Cover the skillet with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the burger to reach your preferred level of doneness.

• 7

  While the burger finishes, lightly toast the whole wheat bun in a separate pan or toaster until golden.

• 8

  Assemble the burger by spreading mustard on the bottom bun, followed by the lettuce, tomato, and onion slices.

• 9

  Place the cheesy beef patty on top of the vegetables and finish with the top bun.