Description
Healthy Beef Burgers are a delicious, guilt-free option for your next barbecue. These juicy patties are quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making them perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Ready in under 30 minutes, these burgers bring the nostalgia of summer cookouts right to your table while keeping flavor at the forefront.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- 4 whole grain or gluten-free burger buns
- Your favorite toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and herbs until combined.
- Form mixture into four equal patties about 1-inch thick; make an indentation in the center of each patty.
- Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- If desired, add cheese during the last minute to melt.
- Toast burger buns on the grill; assemble with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken. Add diced jalapeños for extra spice or top with creamy avocado for enhanced flavor. Allow cooked burgers to rest before serving to lock in juices.