American beef burger
Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins
Total cost: $15.52 / $3.88 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 500g extra-lean beef mince
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 small courgette, grated, excess liquid squeezed out
- 4 slices (50g) reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced
- 4 wholegrain bread rolls, halved
- 1 cup soft lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons American mustard
- 2 medium-sized gherkins
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 8 cups salad, with a little vinaigrette (see tips)
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Instructions
1 Combine mince, garlic and courgette in a mixing bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.
2 Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Spray patties with oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked. Turn off heat, top with cheese and leave patties in pan for 5 minutes to rest.
3 Meanwhile, toast rolls then top with lettuce, burger, mustard, gherkins and tomatoes. Serve burgers with salad.
Variations
- Add a slice of juicy pineapple and a slice of canned beetroot.
- Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread rolls and check mustard is gluten free.
HFG tip
Make vinaigrette by mixing 1 part olive oil to two parts balsamic vinegar.
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Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 531cal
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Kilojoules 2220kJ
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Protein 44g
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Total fat 20g
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–Saturated fat 7g
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Carbohydrates 45g
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–Sugars 7g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 650mg
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Calcium 250mg
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Iron 6.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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