NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0 slice sharp cheddar cheese

0.5 whole whole wheat burger bun

1 leaf romaine lettuce

2 slice tomato

1 slice red onion

1 tsp dijon mustard

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.

• 2

  In a small bowl, combine the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, mixing gently by hand to avoid overworking the meat.

• 3

  Form the beef into a single patty about 1/2-inch thick, making it slightly wider than the bun to account for natural shrinkage during cooking.

• 4

  Place the patty in the hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on the first side until a deep, golden-brown crust forms.

• 5

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

• 6

  Cover the skillet with a lid for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely while the beef finishes cooking to your desired level of doneness.

• 7

  While the burger rests for a minute, place the split burger bun face-down in the skillet to toast until golden and warm.

• 8

  Assemble by spreading Dijon mustard on the bottom bun, adding the cheesy patty, and layering with red onion, tomato, and romaine lettuce.