Low Sodium Classic Beef Burger with Bun
Satisfy your burger cravings with this flavorful and healthier spin on a timeless favorite—our Low Sodium Classic Beef Burger with Bun. Crafted from a juicy 80/20 ground beef blend and seasoned with aromatic garlic and onion powders, this recipe delivers incredible taste with less sodium. Grilled to perfection and served on wholesome whole wheat buns, these burgers are topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and zesty red onion for the ultimate bite. A drizzle of low sodium ketchup and mustard ties it all together while keeping things heart-smart. Quick to prepare and perfect for any cookout or weeknight dinner, this recipe ensures you can indulge guilt-free in a classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 pieces whole wheat burger buns
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup low sodium ketchup
- 0.25 cup mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Mix gently until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions. Gently shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Ensure not to compress the meat too much to keep the burgers tender.
Lightly brush each patty with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the patties onto the preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on the first side without pressing down on them to retain moisture.
Flip the patties and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. A meat thermometer should read 160°F (71°C) for fully cooked burgers.
While the burgers are cooking, slice the tomato and red onion into thin slices.
Lightly toast the whole wheat buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until they are warmed and slightly crispy.
To assemble the burgers, spread a layer of low sodium ketchup and mustard on the bottom bun. Place a cooked beef patty on top.
Add a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a few slices of red onion on top of the patty.
Finish with the top part of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 548 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*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.
