The Best Low Calorie Burger Ever

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey lowers fat content while still providing protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber while white bread can be more affordable.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can be fresher and healthier, while store brands are often cheaper.

Make a low-calorie burger sauce by whisking together 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard, and 2 tablespoons of Sriracha. Add salt and black pepper to taste and mix until homogeneous.

For toppings, slice whole pickles lengthwise into pieces about 1/4 inch thick for even coverage on the burger.

Cut the onion as thinly as possible, keeping the rings intact. Peel the first layer off and use a mandolin for consistent thinness if desired.

Rinse the onion slices in cold water to reduce the sulfuric bite and make them crunchier. Drain and set aside.

Measure out 1.12 lbs of 96% lean ground beef and divide it into 3 oz portions, rolling them into balls to form patties.

Shape the beef balls into patties, ensuring they are evenly shaped for even cooking. You will have 8 patties total, each burger will have 2 patties.

Toast the Dave's Killer Bread buns on medium heat in a skillet or griddle for about 2 minutes until crusty, without adding butter to keep calories low.

Cook the patties on medium-high heat, ensuring they are cooked thoroughly, then assemble the burger with two patties, pickles, onions, and the prepared sauce.

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