Extra-Lean Burger and Salad

A healthy homemade 'fakeaway' featuring extra-lean beef patties served with a fresh lettuce, tomato, and cucumber salad.

Gluten-Free Healthy Dinner Quick Beef Low Calorie

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

255

kcal / serving

510 kcal total

Carbs

7.4g

per serving

14.8 g total

Fat

7.8g

per serving

15.6 g total

Protein

29.1g

per serving

58.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Meat

250

Minced Beef

Extra-lean, under 5% fat

NutsSeeds

tsp

Thyme

Finely chopped fresh or ½ tsp dried

to taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

OilsFats

spray

Cooking Spray

Low-calorie

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

Small, finely chopped

100

Portobello Mushrooms

Finely chopped

piece

Little Gem Lettuce

Leaves separated

120

Cherry Tomatoes

Sliced

0.33

piece

Cucumber

Sliced

Method

Cook the onion and mushrooms in an oiled pan over medium heat for five minutes until softened.

Transfer vegetables to a bowl and let cool for five minutes.

Mix in the beef, thyme, and pepper, then form into two patties approximately 2cm thick.

Cook burgers in a clean, oiled pan over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Serve the cooked burgers alongside the lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and cucumber.