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Lean Mean Cheeseburgers

Fulfill your burger cravings with these tasty classic beef burgers with added oats and seasonings.

  • 20
    min
  • 4
    SERVINGS
  • 450
    Cal
  • 37 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning blend
  • 4 seeded or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 4 slices low-fat cheese, such as Cheddar or American
Toppings:
  • Lettuce leaves, tomato slices (optional)

Cooking:

  1. Place oats in food-safe plastic bag. Seal bag securely, squeezing out excess air. Roll over bag with rolling pin to crush oats to a fine consistency.

  2. Combine Ground Beef, oats, and steak seasoning blend in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch patties.

  3. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.

  4. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato, if desired; top with burger and cheese slice. Close sandwiches.

Alternative Cooking Method
  1. Recipe can be made in a 8-quart Air Fryer. Heat Air Fryer to 350°F. Place patties in basket and, cook for, 20 to 30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning patties after 12 minutes.
450 CALORIES

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6g SAT FAT

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37g PROTEIN

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4.4 mg IRON

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6.4 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving, using 93% lean ground beef: 450 Calories; 126 Calories from fat; 14g Total Fat (6 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 82 mg Cholesterol; 745 mg Sodium; 41 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.2 g Dietary Fiber; 37 g Protein; 4.4 mg Iron; 9 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg Vitamin B12; 6.4 mg Zinc; 22.1 mcg Selenium; 83 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Choline.

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