HG's Chief of Beef Cheeseburger

By asally04

We love soy burgers, veggie patties, and portabella mushroom caps as burger swaps... but sometimes, you just want a hamburger made out of BEEF. For those days, we've got this recipe -- there's really no need to hit up that burger joint.

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 295
Fat: 6g
Sodium: 963mg
Carbs: 27g
Fiber: 5.5g
Sugars: 5.5g
Protein: 34.5g

PointsPlus® value 7*

Ingredients

• One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun (like Arnold Select/Oroweat Sandwich Thins)
• 1/2 lettuce leaf
• 1 slice tomato
• 4 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less)
• 1 tbsp. liquid egg whites (about half a large egg white)
• Dash each salt and black pepper
• Dash garlic powder
• Dash onion powder
• 1 slice fat-free cheddar or American cheese
• 1 thin slice onion
• 3 hamburger dill pickle chips
• Optional toppings: mustard, fat-free mayonnaise, ketchup

Preparation

Step 1

Split bun into halves, and top the bottom half with lettuce and tomato.

In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix beef, egg whites, and seasonings. Evenly form into a patty about 4 inches wide.

Bring a grill pan (or skillet) sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Cook patty for 3 - 4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference.

Top patty with cheese and cook until melted, about 45 seconds.

Transfer cheese-topped patty to the bottom half of the bun. Top with onion and pickles, and place the top half of the bun over the stack!

MAKES 1 SERVING