NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0 slices Center-cut bacon

0 slices Sharp cheddar cheese

0.5 cup Yellow onion

0 tsp Olive oil

1 whole Whole wheat sandwich thin

1 leaf Butter lettuce

1 slice Tomato

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Thinly slice the yellow onion into half-moons.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, add the onions, and cook for 15-20 minutes until soft and golden brown.

• 3

  In a separate skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, then drain on a paper towel.

• 4

  Divide the ground beef into two 3-ounce portions and press them into thin, even patties.

• 5

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

• 6

  Wipe out the bacon skillet and return to medium-high heat; sear the patties for 3 minutes per side.

• 7

  Place the cheddar cheese slice on one patty during the final minute of cooking and cover the pan to melt.

• 8

  Lightly toast the whole wheat sandwich thin in the skillet or a toaster.

• 9

  Layer the bottom bun with lettuce and tomato, stack both beef patties on top, add the bacon and caramelized onions, and finish with the top bun.