Contributed By: cooknmom
The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook
Burger lovers, Look out! Here is our version of the great American favorite.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds Lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces Low-fat Swiss cheese slices
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 Green leaf lettuce leaves
1 Medium tomato, sliced
1 Small red onion, thinly sliced
Preparation
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
Mix together beef, salt, and pepper, form into 4 patties. Grill patties to desired doneness, 4 minutes per side for medium. Top with cheese and cover; cook until cheese is melted, 1 minute.
Remove from heat, spread with mustard, and top with lettuce, tomato, and onion; serve.
Cook's Notes
Look for ripe tomatoes at the peak of the season for an extra-juicy touch. Serve on whole grain buns in Phase 2 and 3.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 330
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Total Fat: 16 g
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Saturated Fat: 6 g
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Carbohydrates: 5 g
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Protein: 39g
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Sodium: 470 mg
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Fiber: 0 g