Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Salad | not in our table | 0 |
| Alfalfa | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb ) minced (ground) beef
- Herbs and spices (optional; see suggestions)
- Cheese (optional; see suggestions)
- Salad ( lettuce , spinach , alfalfa sprouts , tomato , onion etc; optional)
- 1 hamburger bun per burger
Directions
Remove the ground beef from the package and shape by hand into burgers. You should get 4–6 burgers from the listed quantity of beef.
If adding optional ingredients, either season the outside or mix into the beef before forming the patties. Overworking the beef will result in mushy meat that won't stick together, so only mix the minimum necessary and do so by hand.
Fry or grill the burgers for about 4–5 minutes on each side for burgers that aren't too thick.
Let the burger rest for several minutes before serving to let the juices cool down and not burst out at first bite.
Ensure your burgers are fully cooked through before serving. If your burgers are quite thick or if you are unsure, you can cut one open to ensure the insides are browned. If the insides are red, there is a chance that the meat is not fully cooked. Alternately, you can insert a meat thermometer into the center of the burger, if the temperature reads less than 71°C (160°F), your burger is undercooked.
Serve each burger on a bun ( sesame seed usually), optionally with relish , sliced pickles , ketchup , mayonnaise , mustard , ranch dressing , cheese , lettuce, tomatoes and/or onions.