Oh, dieting. It's such a sad thing. If I could have it my way, I would be using 80/20 beef, American cheese, and a Merita bun on this baby. However, I made do with what healthy ingredients I had, and this was the product. I must say, it was actually, quite tasty-- believe it or not. So, for those of you who are cutting calories, here's my "Light(er) Hamburger."
Ingredients:
- Sliced bread or hamburger buns (That wimpy stuff is the 45 calorie a slice kind. Go figure.)
- Ground beef (I use 93% lean.)
- Your favorite, fresh toppings & condiments (Tip: mustard has almost zero calories, fat & carbs.)
- Butter and/or Olive Oil
- Steak Seasoning
Directions:
Take your beef out of the fridge, form into patties, and season with your favorite Steak Seasoning. It doesn't matter if it's a blend or just plain, old S&P. I use Montreal. Let your burgers sit and come to room temperature before frying. Once the patties are ready, get your skillet nice and hot. Throw a little oil or butter down and follow it up with the patties. You should be able to hear them sizzling as soon as they hit the pan. Fry for a few minutes until there's a nice, brown crust on the bottom, then flip and repeat until the burger is cooked through. You shouldn't need to flip the burger more than once! While your burgers are frying, slice up your toppings just like you like 'em. You can also butter and toast your bread if that's your preference. (I did. It wasn't the healthiest of choices, but something's gotta give. Right?!) Once the burgers are finished cooking, assemble with your favorite ingredients, and that's all she wrote!
I will warn you, if you want to use this 45 calorie (ridiculous excuse for) bread, do not expect your sandwich to hold together. Mine was messy, but it was still very yummy, and it really hit the spot!
Enjoy!
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