YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Mozzarella Stick Burger with Marinara
Pan-seared lean beef patty topped with gooey melted mozzarella and zesty marinara sauce, served on a toasted whole wheat bun for a satisfying crunch.
INGREDIENTS
6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)
1 whole Mozzarella string cheese stick
0.5 whole Whole wheat burger bun
0.25 cup Marinara sauce
0.5 cup Baby spinach
0 tsp Olive oil
0.25 tsp Sea salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
0.25 tsp Garlic powder
0.25 tsp Dried oregano
PREPARATION
Shape the ground beef into a thick patty and season both sides evenly with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
Slice the mozzarella string cheese stick into four equal rounds.
Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Place the patty in the skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
During the final 2 minutes of cooking, place the mozzarella rounds on top of the patty and cover the pan with a lid to allow the cheese to become gooey and melted.
While the burger finishes, lightly toast the whole wheat bun in a separate pan or toaster until the edges are golden.
Warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe dish.
Assemble the burger by placing the baby spinach on the bottom bun, followed by the cheesy beef patty, and a generous spoonful of warm marinara sauce before closing with the top bun.