Description
Enjoy the irresistible taste of juicy, flavorful Healthy Beef Burgers, perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners. These burgers are quick to prepare and fully customizable with your favorite toppings, making them a versatile meal option for any occasion. Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Your favorite toppings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, condiments)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about ¾ inch thick. Press a small indentation in the center of each patty.
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat and lightly grease it.
- Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Let the patties rest briefly before assembling with your chosen toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate spices like smoked paprika or fresh herbs into the meat mixture. To make turkey or chicken burgers, simply substitute ground beef with equal amounts of ground turkey or chicken.