Name: Mozzarella Stick Beef Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz Ground beef (93% lean); 1 whole Sprouted grain bun; 1 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese stick; 2 tbsp No-sugar-added marinara sauce; 0.25 cup Baby arugula; 1 slice Tomato; 0.25 tsp Sea salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 0.25 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Avocado oil

Nutrition

Per serving

574 calories

Protein: 52g; 35% of calories
Carbs: 39g; 26% of calories
Fat: 26g; 39% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil.
In a small bowl, season the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then gently form into a thick patty.
Slice the mozzarella cheese stick into four equal rounds.
Place the beef patty in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
Flip the burger and immediately place the mozzarella rounds on top of the cooked side.
Cover the skillet with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely while the burger reaches your desired doneness.
Toast the sprouted grain bun in the same pan or a separate toaster until lightly crisp.
Assemble the burger by spreading marinara sauce on the bottom bun, adding the arugula and tomato slice, and topping with the cheesy beef patty.

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