Name: Mozzarella Stick Burger with Marinara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz raw 93% lean ground beef; 0.5 whole sprouted grain burger bun; 1 whole part-skim mozzarella cheese stick; 0.25 cup tomato puree; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp olive oil; 0.5 cup raw arugula

Nutrition

Per serving

518 calories

Protein: 47g; 36% of calories
Carbs: 25g; 19% of calories
Fat: 26g; 45% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato puree, dried oregano, and garlic powder to create a quick marinara sauce.
Season the raw ground beef with sea salt and black pepper, then gently form it into a single thick patty.
Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the patty in the skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your preferred level of doneness.
During the final 2 minutes of cooking, slice the mozzarella cheese stick in half lengthwise and place both pieces on top of the patty.
Cover the skillet with a lid for 60 seconds to allow the cheese to become gooey and melted.
Toast the sprouted grain bun in a toaster or a separate dry pan until golden brown.
Spread the prepared marinara sauce on the bottom bun, layer with raw arugula, place the cheesy burger patty on top, and finish with the top bun.

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