The Best Burger- healthy, too! Become Your Own Favorite Chef with Amy Westerman

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Avocado provides healthy fats, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier and tailored to taste.

Grate half an onion using a grater to release moisture into the burger.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of very lean ground beef, grated onion, 1 beaten egg, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.

Stir the mixture until well combined and form patties as large as desired.

Preheat a skillet on medium heat for about 5 minutes and add a little oil to prevent sticking.

Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on one side until browned.

Flip the patties and cook for another 4 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 160°F.

In the last minute of cooking, drizzle black truffle oil over the patties for added flavor.

Toast the burger buns in the oven under the broiler with a little garlic oil until golden.

Spread mayonnaise on both pieces of the toasted buns.

Assemble the burger by placing a large piece of lettuce on the bottom bun and then adding the cooked patty on top.

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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