NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks

0.5 whole whole wheat burger bun

2 tbsp no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 leaf romaine lettuce

2 slices tomato

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then shape into a single consistent patty.

• 2

  Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef patty for approximately 4 minutes on the first side.

• 3

  Flip the patty and immediately place the mozzarella sticks on top, covering the pan with a lid for 3 minutes to ensure the cheese becomes perfectly gooey.

• 4

  While the burger finishes, lightly toast the whole wheat bun in a toaster or under a broiler until the edges are golden brown.

• 5

  Spread the no-sugar-added marinara sauce onto the bottom half of the toasted bun and layer with the romaine lettuce and tomato slices.

• 6

  Carefully transfer the cheesy beef patty onto the prepared bun and top with the remaining bun half to serve immediately.