Stuffed Burgers
Give these easy cheese stuffed burgers a try!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef not extra lean
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon each salt & pepper
- 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese or 4 slices American cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup low carb barbecue sauce
- 4 low carb hamburger rolls
- lettuce, tomatoes, onions as desired for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine beef, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Gently mix just until combined.
- Divide the meat into 4 even pieces.
- Flatten the meat into a 5-inch circle. Fold the cheese slices into 1-inch squares and place them inside the meat. Gently fold the meat around the cheese, taking care to seal the edges, flattening the patties to 4-inch rounds.
- Brush each burger with the barbecue sauce on both sides.
- Grill the burgers over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on per side or until cooked though and the cheese is melted (160°F).
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition is calculated without the low carb hamburger bun or the optional toppings.
- To broil the burgers, place them on a foil covered pan approximately 6-inches from the broiler. Broil 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg