Recipe: Healthier Cheddar Burger

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An American classic made just a bit healthier.

This a healthier version of a recipe I once tried from Blue Apron.  I loved it so much that I slimmed it down.  Cheeseburgers are delicious but there are not exactly low-calorie.  This recipe is a repost from March 19, 2017.

AuthorChuckH
DifficultyBeginner

This is a simple and healthy burger that you can make in about 30 minutes. It is has a nice garlic flavor.

Cheddar Burger

Yields3 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients:

 1 lb ground beef recommend 96% fat-free
 1 oz cheddar, shredded
 3 pieces of Grainiac Bread from Eureka or Similar from Dave's Killker bread
 ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp garlic paste
 salt to taste
 pepper to taste
 2 tsp favorite fancy mustard

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2

Place onion in a medium or large pan and drizzle over 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook on medium heat until caramelized and soft.

3

Place onions in a bowl and wipe out the pan.

4

Toast bread in the oven for 1-3 minutes. You could use a toaster if you prefer. I used 1/2 slice for each side of the hamburger.

5

Mix beef with garlic paste and add salt and pepper to the desired level. I did this in a medium mixing bowl.

6

Cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side or until browned. On the second side, add onions and 1/3 of cheese to allow the cheese to melt.

7

Put a thin layer of mustard on the inside of each slice of bread and place the meat on the "bun".

8

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 burger

Servings 3


Amount Per Serving
Calories 305Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g27%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 455mg19%
Potassium 14mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 5g
Protein 41g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes:
  1. This recipe has less than 400 calories per serving. You can probably even make is less calories than this, but this recipe is a good start.  
  2. This recipe is a healthier adaptation from Blue Apron's Cheddar Burgers.
  3. This is a delicious recipe I am sure you will love. The recipe has 5 mg of fiber. Enjoy.

Ingredients

 1 lb ground beef recommend 96% fat-free
 1 oz cheddar, shredded
 3 pieces of Grainiac Bread from Eureka or Similar from Dave's Killker bread
 ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp garlic paste
 salt to taste
 pepper to taste
 2 tsp favorite fancy mustard

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2

Place onion in a medium or large pan and drizzle over 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook on medium heat until caramelized and soft.

3

Place onions in a bowl and wipe out the pan.

4

Toast bread in the oven for 1-3 minutes. You could use a toaster if you prefer. I used 1/2 slice for each side of the hamburger.

5

Mix beef with garlic paste and add salt and pepper to the desired level. I did this in a medium mixing bowl.

6

Cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side or until browned. On the second side, add onions and 1/3 of cheese to allow the cheese to melt.

7

Put a thin layer of mustard on the inside of each slice of bread and place the meat on the "bun".

8

Enjoy!

Healthier Cheddar Burger
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About the Author

ChuckH
I am a family physician who has served in the US Army. In 2016, I found myself overweight, out of shape, and unhealthy, so I made a change to improve my health. This blog is the chronology of my path to better health and what I have learned along the way.

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