PCOS Friendly Classic Hamburger

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
Foster Farms® Fresh & Natural Cage Free Ground Chicken Breast PERDUE HARVESTLAND Organic Ground Chicken Perdue Harvestland Ground Chicken - 16 Oz Mary's Organic 93% Lean Ground Chicken, 16 oz Nature's Promise All Natural Ground Chicken
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
4 slices american cheese or cheddar cheese

For serving

4 hamburger buns
Chef's tip
Whole-grain buns are denser, so the texture will be heartier.
1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
4 leaves green leaf or iceberg lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
½ white onion, thinly sliced into rings
4 tbsp yellow mustard
4 tbsp ketchup
4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
8 dill pickle slices (optional)

Instructions

1
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 6 oz each). Gently form each into a patty roughly 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick — handle the meat as little as possible to keep the texture loose. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking. Season both sides generously with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2
Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact, about 2 minutes. Add the oil and swirl to coat.

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