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Ingredients
- 4 strips extra-lean turkey bacon, each cut in half
- 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
- 4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
- 4 large or 8 to 12 small thin tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat a grill to high heat.
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon
strips. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until crisp. Remove from the pan
and cover to keep warm.
Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape into balls, packing them
tightly as you do. Press each into a patty that is about 1?2" larger than the
diameter of the buns.
Grill the burgers for about 2 minutes per side for medium rare, or until
desired doneness (do not smash the burgers with a spatula). Place the bun
halves, cut sides down, on the upper grill rack or away from direct flame
until toasted, about 20 seconds.
Place each toasted bun bottom on a plate. Top with the spinach, tomato,
patties, then 2 pieces of bacon each. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
evenly on each bun top, flip atop the patties, and serve.