Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Hamburger
Savor the classic flavors of an all-American favorite with a heart-healthy twist in this "Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Hamburger" recipe. Crafted with extra lean ground beef or turkey, hearty whole wheat buns, and fresh, wholesome toppings like spinach, ripe tomatoes, and low-fat cheddar cheese, this recipe delivers mouthwatering satisfaction without the guilt. Enhanced with the umami notes of sodium-reduced soy sauce and cooked with a touch of olive oil, these juicy patties are packed with flavor while staying low in saturated fat. Perfect for a quick and nourishing dinner, this homemade hamburger comes together in just 30 minutes and is ideal for anyone seeking a healthier spin on comfort food. Serve with a side of mixed greens or baked sweet potato fries for a balanced and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Extra lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 4 pieces Whole wheat hamburger buns
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Fresh spinach
- 1 large Tomato
- 4 slices Low-fat cheddar cheese slices
- 1 tablespoon Sodium-reduced soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra lean ground beef or ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, sodium-reduced soy sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 3
Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
Step 4
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Step 5
Add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the meat is fully cooked.
Step 6
While the patties are cooking, wash and slice the tomato into 4 slices.
Step 7
During the last minute of cooking, place a low-fat cheddar cheese slice on each patty and let it melt.
Step 8
Toast the whole wheat hamburger buns lightly.
Step 9
Assemble the hamburger by placing a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun, followed by fresh spinach leaves, a tomato slice, and optionally some thinly sliced red onion.
Step 10
Top with the remaining bun halves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1207.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1936.6 |
| Total Fat 68.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 380.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4407.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 147.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.6g | |
| Protein 178.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1340.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2519.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories