NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 whole part-skim mozzarella string cheese

0.5 tbsp almond flour

1 tbsp whisked egg

0.5 whole whole grain burger bun

2 tbsp marinara sauce

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp avocado oil

0.5 cup baby arugula

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

• 2

  Shape the seasoned beef into one large, even patty about half an inch thick.

• 3

  Cut the mozzarella string cheese in half crosswise to create two smaller sticks.

• 4

  Dip the cheese sticks into the whisked egg, then coat them thoroughly with the almond flour, pressing gently to adhere.

• 5

  Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

• 6

  Place the beef patty in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side.

• 7

  Flip the patty and place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the skillet next to the beef.

• 8

  Cook for another 4 minutes, turning the cheese sticks occasionally until the almond crust is golden and the cheese is soft.

• 9

  Lightly toast the whole grain bun in a separate pan or toaster until warm.

• 10

  Layer the bottom bun with baby arugula and the beef patty.

• 11

  Top the patty with the crispy mozzarella sticks and a generous dollop of marinara sauce before closing with the top bun.