NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 oz Sharp cheddar cheese

1 whole Whole wheat burger bun

1 leaf Butter lettuce

2 slice Tomato

1 slice Red onion

0.5 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0 tsp Olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Form the ground beef into a single 1-inch thick patty, being careful not to overwork the meat, and season both sides evenly with sea salt and black pepper.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.

• 3

  Place the beef patty in the hot skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving it to ensure a deep, flavorful crust develops.

• 4

  Flip the burger and immediately place the cheddar cheese slice on top of the cooked side.

• 5

  Cover the skillet with a lid for the final 2 minutes of cooking to help the cheese melt perfectly while the burger reaches your desired level of doneness.

• 6

  Remove the patty from the pan and let it rest for 2 minutes while you lightly toast the whole wheat bun in the same skillet until golden.

• 7

  Assemble the burger by placing the patty on the bottom bun, layering with red onion, tomato, and butter lettuce before closing with the top bun.