Healthy Burgers
One of the best things in life is a big, classic juicy burger! And these Healthy Burgers are plenty juicy, super flavorful and so easy to make on the grill or stovetop. Plus, they're lightened up, so you can enjoy them on repeat all summer long.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 96/4 extra lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning (I use Hidden Valley brand)
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion or substitute with 1/4 cup fresh minced onion.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium red onion
Optional for assembly
- 4 hamburger buns (I like Pepperidge Farm Bakery Classics Buns)
- 4 slices cheese
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 cup torn mixed greens
- 1 batch burger sauce
Instructions
- Make the burger patties by adding the ground beef, ranch seasoning, dehydrated minced onion and Worcestershire to a large bowl. Without overworking the meat, mix with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into four (4-ounce) portions and shape into 1/4 to 1/2-inch patties.
- Press your thumb into the middle part of the burger to create a divot. This will prevent the burger from puffing up when it cooks. I like to cover and refrigerate the patties for about 1 hour, if I have time. (This will help the burgers keep their shape on the grill.)
- While burgers are in the fridge, you can make the burger sauce (if using) and store in the fridge until the burgers are ready. Prep your burger toppings: slice tomatoes, tear lettuce, slice the red onion into four slices, etc.
- To grill, place each burger onto preheated grill or grill pan. Cook 3 minutes on one side and then flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until burgers register 160 degrees F. At the same time as the burgers cook, grill the red onion slices, if desired. If adding cheese slices, do this after the burger has been flipped to the second side and after about 2 minutes. Top each patty with a slice of cheese, cover and cook 1 minute.
- Serve as desired, on toasted buns with lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onion ring, and burger sauce or other condiments. Enjoy!
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Notes
Grilling guide:
If you're using 1/4 pound ground beef per burger, the grill times (per side) below will ensure you have your perfect burger.
Medium rare – 2-3 minutes. It's okay and safe for your burger to be pink in the middle as long as it has reached an internal temperature of 160ºF.
Medium – 3-4 minutes. I like my burgers barely pink in the center and about 3 minutes per side usually does the trick.
Well done – 5-6 minutes. In my opinion, an overcooked burger is a dry, ruined burger, but I know there are people that like a burger well done. *If you'd like your bun nice and toasty. Place the open buns on the grill after flipping the burgers. They will need to toast about 2-3 minutes. **Feel free to cook the burgers on a grill pan or in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop. You may need to increase cook time by about 1 to 2 minutes. ***Nutritional information includes everything listed except burger sauce.
If you're using 1/4 pound ground beef per burger, the grill times (per side) below will ensure you have your perfect burger.
Medium rare – 2-3 minutes. It's okay and safe for your burger to be pink in the middle as long as it has reached an internal temperature of 160ºF.
Medium – 3-4 minutes. I like my burgers barely pink in the center and about 3 minutes per side usually does the trick.
Well done – 5-6 minutes. In my opinion, an overcooked burger is a dry, ruined burger, but I know there are people that like a burger well done. *If you'd like your bun nice and toasty. Place the open buns on the grill after flipping the burgers. They will need to toast about 2-3 minutes. **Feel free to cook the burgers on a grill pan or in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop. You may need to increase cook time by about 1 to 2 minutes. ***Nutritional information includes everything listed except burger sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 5mg