A Burger Scholar Breaks Down Classic Regional Burger Styles | The Burger Show

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork can be less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, and processed cheese is often cheaper.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber, while white bread can be more economical.

onions

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Green onions provide flavor with fewer calories, and onion powder is a cost-effective alternative.

Prepare a steamer with boiling water.

Shape ground beef into patties.

Place the patties in the steamer basket.

Cover and steam the patties until cooked through.

Add cheese slices on top of the patties during the last minute of steaming to melt.

Remove the patties from the steamer and place each on a hamburger bun.

Top with sliced onions and pickles as desired.

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