Low Sodium Homemade Beef Burgers
Elevate your burger game with this simple yet flavorful recipe for Low Sodium Homemade Beef Burgers. Perfect for those looking to cut back on salt without sacrificing taste, these juicy patties combine lean ground beef with a medley of aromatic spices like garlic powder, paprika, and cumin for a well-rounded flavor profile. Cooked to perfection in olive oil and nestled on hearty whole wheat buns, each burger is topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and tangy red onion for a satisfying, wholesome bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, these heart-healthy burgers are a delicious, low-sodium option for weekday dinners or backyard cookouts. Plus, their homemade charm adds a personal touch to every plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces whole wheat hamburger buns
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, dried oregano, and ground cumin.
Gently mix the spices into the ground beef until just combined, making sure not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each portion into a burger patty approximately 3/4-inch thick.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the burger patties in the skillet.
Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy; an internal temperature of 160°F is recommended for ground beef.
During the last minute of cooking, lightly toast the whole wheat hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun, followed by the cooked burger patty.
Top the burger with a slice of tomato and a few rings of red onion.
Finish by placing the top half of the bun over the assembled ingredients and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.1 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 124.3 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 915 mg | 19% | |
*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.
