High-Protein
Healthy Dirty Burger
35 minutes
Easy
8 Servings
The good ol’ fashioned beef burger has a reputation for being a trashy fast food – but do it properly and you can elevate it into a dish with substantial nutritional benefits that will make you think again.
Brilliant Bases Used In This Recipe
Tomato Fondue
About This Recipe
The good ol’ fashioned beef burger has a reputation for being a trashy fast food – but do it properly and you can elevate it into a dish with substantial nutritional benefits.
When beef is freshly ground by yourself or a local butcher, the salt-soluble proteins want to ‘grab’ back together. This means you need no fillers or binding agents and your patty can be pure beef with a smattering of spices. Get grass-fed beef for extra nutrition points.
It will contain around 100mg of omega 3s – that’s nowhere near, say, a salmon steak, but it’s a good place to start for those who don’t like fish. Use our tomato fondue mixed with mayonnaise as a ketchup alternative to elevate both taste and nutrition profile.
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Ingredients
1kg/35oz prime beef cuts with around 15% visible lean fat
Spice mix (0.5tsp sea salt, 0.5tsp smoked paprika, 0.5tsp garlic powder, 0.5tsp white pepper)
1/2 Romaine lettuce
2 large tomatoes
1/2 red onion
8 brioche buns
8 slices Monterrey Jack cheese
mayonnaise and mustard to taste
2 tbsp of our Tomato Fondue base
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
540
Fats
28G
Carbs
41G
Protein
30G
Method
Either grind your own beef or buy fresh from your local butcher
Mix the beef with the 1 tsp spice mix - ensure even distribution; stand in the fridge for one hour
Divide the beef into 8 x 125g/4.5oz patties circa 1cm thick, hand press, make a thumb print in the middle of each one to stop doming when it cooks. Then let rest for 1 hour in the fridge.
Lightly fry in a hot pan with no fat for 2-3 mins per side. Add a slice of cheese and finish under a grill for 1min.
Split the burger buns and evenly distribute salad of your preference
Mix the mayonnaise with ketchup or our tomato fondue base to create a sauce
Serve immediately
