How to Cook the Best Pan-Fried Burgers on the Stove

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce is fresher, while store brands are budget-friendly.

Take a microwave-safe plate and lay down some paper towels.

Place frozen beef patties on top of the paper towels.

Cover the patties with more paper towels and place another plate on top for weight.

Put the plate in the microwave on defrost setting for about 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, take the patties out, flip them, and defrost for an additional 5 minutes if needed.

While the patties are defrosting, chop romaine lettuce and set aside.

Dice 1 tomato, a couple of pickles, and some onions.

Add cooked bacon and cheddar cheese to the bowl with the chopped ingredients.

Mix everything together and set the salad aside.

When the patties are fully defrosted, preheat a non-stick frying pan on high heat.

Place the beef patties on the hot pan without any cooking oil.

Flip the patties when they start to curl and the edges turn golden brown.

Cook the other side until it also looks golden brown, then flip them one more time.

Place cheese on top of the patties and cover with a lid.

Remove the pan from heat and let it rest for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.

Serve the patties on a plate and add the salad on top.

Finish the dish with a touch of sugar-free ketchup.

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