Recipe was inspired by Diabetic Living Eat to Beat Magazine. We only made minor adjustments to the recipe and did not include the sweet potato fries.
Better For You Burger
Make a healthier burger by adding chopped mushrooms to the ground beef which reduces the fat and keeps the burger juicy.
Equipment
- Indoor Grill
- Grill
Ingredients
- 12 ounces 93% Lean Ground Beef
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Mushrooms chopped fine
- 4 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
- 2 tablespoons 50/50 Ketchup (Low Sodium/Low Sugar)
- 4 Romaine Lettuce
- 2 Roma Tomatoes sliced
- ½ Red Onion sliced
Instructions
Make the Sauces:
- Sriracha Mayo - Mix 2 tablespoons mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon Sriracha in a small bowl.Sriracha Ketchup - Mix 2 tablespoons ketchup with 1 teaspoon Sriracha in a small bowl.
Make the Patties and Grill the Burgers:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Divide mixture into four balls. Press each ball into a patty at least ½-inch thick.Prepare grill for medium heat. Grill, covered, for 10-12 minutes, or until done. Flip over at least one time. Grill buns if desired for 1 minute, cut sides down.
Plate and Serve:
- On bottom bun, spread sauce(s) and top with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, burger, more sauce(s), and top bun. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Better For You Burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
327
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
379
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Carb Count
2
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Meat = 1.5 servings, Starch = 1.5 servings, Vegetables = 1.5 servings
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