Extra-Lean Burger and Salad

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

Cook Time

15 mins

Produces

2 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

Meat

250
g

Minced Beef

Extra-lean, under 5% fat

NutsSeeds

2
tsp

Thyme

Finely chopped fresh or ½ tsp dried

1
to taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

OilsFats

1
spray

Cooking Spray

Low-calorie

Vegetables

0.5
piece

Onion

Small, finely chopped

100
g

Portobello Mushrooms

Finely chopped

1
piece

Little Gem Lettuce

Leaves separated

120
g

Cherry Tomatoes

Sliced

0.33
piece

Cucumber

Sliced

Steps

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.