NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1 whole Part-skim mozzarella string cheese

0.5 whole Whole-wheat bun

2 tbsp Sugar-free marinara sauce

1 leaf Romaine lettuce

2 slices Tomato

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Onion powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0 tsp Avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until just mixed.

• 2

  Cut the mozzarella string cheese into three equal pieces.

• 3

  Divide the beef into two equal portions and flatten into thin patties; place the cheese pieces in the center of one patty.

• 4

  Place the second patty on top and pinch the edges firmly to seal the cheese completely inside the meat.

• 5

  Heat avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

• 6

  Cook the patty for 4-5 minutes per side until the beef is cooked through and the cheese center is melted.

• 7

  While the burger rests, lightly toast the whole-wheat bun in the same skillet.

• 8

  Spread the marinara sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, tomato, the stuffed beef patty, and the top bun.