Name: Mozzarella Stick Beef Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz Ground beef (93% lean); 1 piece Part-skim mozzarella string cheese; 1 whole Sprouted grain burger bun; 2 tbsp Sugar-free marinara sauce; 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil; 0.25 tsp Sea salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 0.25 tsp Garlic powder; 1 slice Tomato; 0.25 cup Arugula

Nutrition

Per serving

551 calories

Protein: 48g; 34% of calories
Carbs: 39g; 28% of calories
Fat: 24g; 38% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

Preheat an air fryer to 375°F and a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, season the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then form into one wide, flat patty.
Place the mozzarella string cheese stick in the air fryer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the exterior is crisp and the cheese is just starting to soften.
Add the olive oil to the hot skillet and sear the beef patty for 3-4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
During the last minute of cooking, place the sprouted grain bun halves face down in the skillet to lightly toast until golden brown.
Spread the sugar-free marinara sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with arugula and the tomato slice.
Place the cooked beef patty on top of the vegetables.
Carefully cut the air-fried mozzarella stick in half and place both pieces on top of the patty before closing with the top bun.

Nutrition

Ingredients

Instructions

Get a whole week of meals like this, planned for you

More dinner recipes