Low Carb Burger
1 lean – 3 greens – 0 healthy fats – 2 condiments (per serving)
4 servings Ingredients: • 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced into 4, (¼-inch thick rounds) • ½ tsp ground black pepper, divided • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber • 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef • 8 large lettuce leaves • 2 cups sliced mushrooms • 4 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) • 4 oz. reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese • ½ tsp salt, divided • ¼ cup water • ¼ cup white vinegar
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400⁰F.
2. Line sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Spray with non-stick spray.
3. Divide beef into 4, (4-ounce) portions and shape each portion into ¼-inch thick patties. Season with a ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Place patties on the sheet pan and set aside.
4. Spread mushrooms in a separate section from patties. Spray top of mushrooms with non-stick spray and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
5. Place the sheet pan in the oven.
6. After 5 minutes of cooking, remove mushrooms and set aside. Continue to cook patties for about 3 minutes, and then turn the oven up to broil.
7. Portion 1 ounce of cheese over each patty and return to the oven to melt.
8. To make pickles, bring vinegar, water, and ¼ teaspoon of salt to a boil on the stovetop or in the microwave. Pour mixture over cucumbers and set aside.
9. For one serving, spread 1 teaspoon of mustard on 1 leaf of lettuce and top with 1 burger patty, ¼ of the mushrooms, 1 slice of tomato, 4 slices of pickles, and another leaf of lettuce.
Note: For medium-rare, cook the beef to an internal temperature of 125°F; for medium to 135°F; for medium-well to 145°F; for well-done to 160°F.
