Low Fat Classic American Cheeseburger

Satisfy your burger cravings guilt-free with this low-fat classic American cheeseburger! Made with lean ground beef and seasoned with a simple yet flavorful blend of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, this recipe delivers all the satisfaction of a traditional cheeseburger while keeping it lighter and healthier. Topped with melty low-fat cheddar cheese, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy red onion, this burger is balanced perfectly between hearty and refreshing. Served on wholesome whole wheat hamburger buns and finished with a touch of Dijon mustard and ketchup, it’s a comforting, protein-packed option for any weeknight meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-fat cheeseburger is the perfect recipe for health-conscious food lovers who don’t want to sacrifice classic flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (93% lean)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 4 slices Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese Slices
• 4 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
• 4 leaves Romaine Lettuce Leaves
• 1 Tomato
• 0.5 Red Onion
• 4 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 4 tbsp Ketchup

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently to combine.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.

Step 4

Place the patties on the preheated grill and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 5

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of low-fat cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 7

Toast the whole wheat hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute, cut side down, until lightly golden.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of ketchup on each bun.

Step 9

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a cheesy burger patty, a slice of tomato, and a few rings of red onion.

Step 10

Cover with the top half of the bun, serve immediately, and enjoy your low-fat classic American cheeseburger.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1218.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1933.7

Total Fat 66.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 380.2mg	0%
Sodium 6129.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.5g
Protein 175.8g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 1308.5mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 2413.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 36.8%

Carbs: 31.8%