NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks

0 whole Whole wheat burger bun

0.25 cup No-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

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

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until just combined.

• 2

  Form the seasoned beef into one large, even patty about 1/2 inch thick.

• 3

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

• 4

  Place the patty in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until a deep brown crust forms.

• 5

  Flip the burger and immediately place the mozzarella cheese sticks, sliced in half lengthwise, on top of the patty.

• 6

  Cover the pan with a lid for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to become perfectly gooey and melted.

• 7

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

• 8

  Warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish until steaming.

• 9

  Place the baby spinach on the bottom bun, followed by the cheesy beef patty.

• 10

  Spoon the warm marinara sauce over the melted cheese and top with the remaining bun half.