NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 oz Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 whole Sprouted grain burger bun

2 tbsp No-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.5 tsp Avocado oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

1 leaf Butter lettuce

1 slice Tomato

PREPARATION

• 1

  Divide the ground beef into two equal 3-ounce portions and flatten them into thin, wide patties.

• 2

  Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes and place them in the center of one patty, leaving a half-inch border.

• 3

  Place the second patty over the cheese and pinch the edges together firmly to ensure the cheese is completely sealed inside.

• 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 it begins to shimmer.

• 6

  Place the burger in the skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the beef is cooked through and the cheese center is molten.

• 7

  During the last minute of cooking, place the sprouted grain bun halves cut-side down in the skillet to lightly toast.

• 8

  Spread the marinara sauce on the top bun and assemble the burger with the lettuce, tomato, and the stuffed patty.