High Protein Burger with Fried Egg
Elevate your burger night with the ultimate **High Protein Burger with Fried Egg**, a mouthwatering creation packed with flavor and nutrition. This recipe features juicy, seasoned ground beef patties infused with garlic and onion powder, topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a perfectly fried egg for an extra boost of protein. The burgers are stacked on toasted buns layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and tangy red onion, then finished with a slather of creamy mayonnaise for a burst of richness. Ideal for a hearty meal, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in under 40 minutes and serves four, making it perfect for a satisfying family dinner or a casual gathering. If you're seeking a high-protein dinner idea with a gourmet twist, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 4 burger buns
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato
- 0.5 red onion
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well, but do not overwork the meat to avoid tough patties.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a round patty slightly larger than the buns, as they will shrink when cooked.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and fry the eggs to your liking (sunny-side up or over-easy).
Slice the tomato and red onion into thin slices.
Toast the burger buns in a toaster or on the grill until lightly golden brown.
To assemble the burger, spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
Place a lettuce leaf on the mayonnaise, followed by a slice of tomato and a few rings of red onion.
Top each with a beef patty, then carefully place a fried egg on top of the patty.
Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.7 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.7 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1225 mg | 408% | |
| Sodium | 5791 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 144.3 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1185 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1882 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
