NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 whole whole wheat burger bun

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 leaf romaine lettuce

2 slice tomato

1 slice red onion

1 tbsp yellow mustard

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground beef with the sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, being careful not to overwork the meat.

• 2

  Shape the beef into a single large patty, approximately one inch thick, and use your thumb to create a small indentation in the center.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.

• 4

  Place the patty in the hot skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your preferred level of doneness.

• 5

  While the burger is cooking, place the whole wheat bun halves in a toaster or face-down in a separate warm pan until they are golden brown and toasted.

• 6

  Spread the yellow mustard on the bottom half of the toasted bun, then layer the romaine lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion.

• 7

  Place the cooked beef patty directly onto the vegetables and top with the remaining bun half before serving immediately.