BLT Burgers

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Though you might be tempted to try to save money by buying 93% lean ground beef instead of 96% lean, don't Though they don't sound very different, 93% lean has almost twice the fat of 96%. One 4-oz serving of 93% lean has about 180 cal; and 8 grams of fat. The 96% lean has 150 cal; and only 41/2 grams of fat.

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 c. chopped fresh spinach leaves
• 4 large or 8-12 small thin tomato slices
• 4 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a grill to high ehat.

Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the baocn strips Cook for 2-3 minuts per side or until crisp. Remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.

Divide the beef into 4 equal protions and shape into balls, packing them tightly as you do. Pess each into a patty that is about 1/2" larger than the diameter of the buns.

Grill the burgers for about 2 mintues 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 toated bun bottom on a plate. Top with the spinach, tomatol patties, then 2 pieces of bacon each. Spread 1 Tbsp mayonnaise evenly on each bun top, flip atop the patties, and serve.

295 cal; 29 g prot; 25g carb; 9g fat; 70 mg chol; 4g fiber; 547 mg sodium