Low Fat Classic Cheeseburger
Elevate your burger night with this delicious and guilt-free Low Fat Classic Cheeseburger! Made with lean ground beef and seasoned to perfection with a hint of garlic, salt, and pepper, these juicy patties are grilled to a golden-brown finish and topped with melted low-fat cheddar cheese. For a healthier twist, they're nestled between lightly toasted whole wheat buns and embellished with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, crunchy onion slices, and a thin layer of low-fat mayo and tangy ketchup. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a balanced meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. Whether you're watching your waistline or simply seeking a healthier take on an all-American classic cheeseburger, this dish has all the savory satisfaction you crave with a lower fat profile.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef (90% lean, 10% fat)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 4 pieces Whole wheat hamburger buns
- 4 slices Low-fat cheddar cheese slices
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 whole Tomato, sliced
- 0.5 whole Yellow onion, sliced
- 4 teaspoons Low-fat mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons Ketchup
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a medium bowl, combine the lean ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal parts and shape each into a burger patty, making them slightly larger than the buns since they will shrink when cooking.
Once the grill is hot, place the burger patties on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure they are cooked through.
In the final two minutes of cooking, place a slice of low-fat cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the grill to allow the cheese to melt.
While the burgers are cooking, prepare your other toppings: slice the tomato and onion, and rinse and dry the lettuce leaves.
Lightly toast the whole wheat buns on the grill during the last few minutes of cooking.
Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 teaspoon of low-fat mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked cheeseburger patty.
Top each patty with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and some onion slices.
Spread 1 teaspoon of ketchup on the top half of each bun, and place it on top of the assembled burger.
Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious, low-fat cheeseburger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.2 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 3551 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.5 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 162.9 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1287 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2263 mg | 48% | |
*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.
