Low Carb Burger .
A cookout classic.
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4 servings (1 lean, 3 green, 2 condiments per serving)
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Ingredients:
1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
2 cups sliced mushrooms
½ tsp salt, divided
½ tsp ground black pepper, divided
4 oz. reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced into 4, (¼-inch thick rounds)
8 large lettuce leaves
4 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
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.
Nutrition Per Serving: 310 calories, 33g protein, 8g carbohydrate, 17g fat.
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