Pizza Burgers

By dette

A lot of people think that low-fat cheese doesn't taste good. In many cases they're absolutely right. But, thank goodness, that's not true of all brands. Some are so good I find them addictive, while others I wouldn't eat if you paid me. Find a brand you like and stick with it. And remember that if you don't like it before you combine it with other ingredients, you're certainly not going to like it afterwards.

Ingredients

• 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 oz. low-fat mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. Main Event Marinara Sauce, or other low-fat,
• lower-sodium, low-sugar marinara sauce
• 4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a grill to high heat.

In a large bowl, mix the beef, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined. Divide the mixtue into 4 equal protions 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). About 1 minute before they are done, divide the cheese slices among the tops and let melt.

Meanwhile, spoon the suace into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on low until hot, 30-60 seconds. Place the bun halves, cut sides down, on an upper grill rack or away from direct flame for about 20 seconds, or until toasted.

Place each bun bottom on a serving plate,k toasted side up. Place the patties, cheese side up, on top of the bun bottoms. Spread 2 tbsp sauce on each bun top, flip atop the patties, and serve.

304 cal; 32 g prot; 27 g carb; 9g fat; 68 mg chol; 5g fiber; 605 mg sodium