BLT
Burgers
Yes,
burgers are on the menu! But go with 96% lean ground beef (not 93%, which has
almost twice the fat!). From the new The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook.
Makes 4 servings
4 strips extra-lean turkey bacon,
each cut in half
1 pound 96% lean ground beef
4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
4 large or 8 to 12 small thin tomato slices
4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 pound 96% lean ground beef
4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
4 large or 8 to 12 small thin tomato slices
4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
Preheat a grill to high heat.
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the
bacon strips. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until crisp. Remove from the
pan and cover to keep warm.
Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape into balls,
packing them tightly as you do. Press each into a patty that is about 1⁄2"
larger than the diameter of the buns.
Grill the burgers for about 2 minutes per side for medium rare,
or until desired doneness (do not smash the burgers with a spatula). Place the
bun halves, cut sides down, on the upper grill rack or away from direct flame
until toasted, about 20 seconds.
Place each toasted bun bottom on a plate. Top with the spinach,
tomato, patties, then 2 pieces of bacon each. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
evenly on each bun top, flip atop the patties, and serve.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per serving: 295 calories, 29 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat (2 g saturated), 70 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 547 mg sodium
Per serving: 295 calories, 29 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat (2 g saturated), 70 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 547 mg sodium
Alexander, Devin. "Biggest Loser Recipes." Prevention.com.
Nov. 2011. Web. 20 Apr. 2012. http://www.prevention.com/biggest-loser-recipes-12?cm_mmc=Biggest-Loser-Nonmember-_-880426-_-04202012-_-BLT-Burgers-Text
