Big Orange Burger
Servings: 4 ⟩⟩ Serving size: 1 burger
You will need
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices low-fat Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Shopping list
- Carrots
- Onion
- Salt (optional)
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- Hamburger buns
- Low-fat Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Nutrients per serving
- Calories 330
- Total Fat 14g
- Saturated Fat 6g
- Cholesterol 70mg
- Sodium 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates 24g
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 26g
Good source of iron
What to do
- Preheat grill or large skillet to medium-high heat.
- In large bowl, mix water, carrot, onion, salt (optional), garlic powder and pepper. Add ground beef and mix until just combined.
- Press ground beef mixture into four patties that are slightly larger than buns.
- Cook patties on grill or stove in large skillet, turning once, until reach temperature of 160°F in middle.
- Serve burger on a hamburger bun with cheese (optional).
Eat healthy on a budget
- Reduce sodium by omitting salt.
- Lower fat content by using reduced-fat cheese.
- Increase fiber intake by choosing whole-grain buns.
Be food safe
- Cook ground meat patties until reach internal temperature of 160°F. It is difficult to tell by checking color. Using a thermometer is safest way.
Preparation tips
- Use spoon to mix ground meat mixtures. Move it from hand to hand loosely to make patty. Overhandling makes patties dense and less juicy.
- Make small dent in top of patty to make burgers flat.
- Resist temptation to press down on patty during cooking so burger will be juicier.
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