Making your own burgers is relatively quick and easy and this recipe has a fraction of the sodium of prepared burgers. Another bonus? If you are on a high protein diet, you can make the burgers big and if you are on a lower protein diet you can make your portion exactly right for you!
1 lb
lean ground beef
1
egg
1
small onion, minced or 2 tbsp dried minced onion
¼ cup
dry bread crumbs
1 tsp
no salt added steak spice (or ground pepper)
1 tsp
Dijon mustard
In bowl, mix egg with onion, bread crumbs, spices and mustard. Add beef, combining gently. Shape into patties (makes 4 regular sized burgers).
Place on greased grill over medium heat. Grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and internal temperature reads 160°F (71°C).
Servings per recipe: 4
Serving size: 1 regular sized burger
4 Protein choices + 1/2 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
These are just like moms.really good