BLT Burger

Tip: But 96 percent lean ground beef rather than 93 percent, which packs as much as twice the fat.



Ingredients:

• 4 strips extralean turkey bacon, halved


• 1 lb 96 percent lean ground beef


• 4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split


• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves


• 4 large or 8-12 small thin tomato slices


• 4 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

Preparation:

• Preheat grill to high.


• Place medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until crisp.


• Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.


• Divide beef into 4 equal portions and shape into balls, packing them tightly. Press each into a patty that is about ½ “ larger than diameter of buns.


• Grill burgers about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness (don’t smash burgers with spatula). Place bun halves, cut sides down, on upper grill rack or away from direct flame until toasted, about 20 seconds.


• Place each toasted bun bottom on plate, Top with spinach, tomato, patties, then 2 pieces of bacon each. Spread 1 tbsp of the mayonnaise evenly on each bun top, flip atop patties, and serve.

Make 4 Servings:



Weight Loss Recipes Amount per Serving: 295 Calories, 29 g Protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 547 mg sodium

Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients:

• 500 g minced beef


• 150 g chopped mushrooms


• 150 g strong cheddar grated


• 100 mls double cream


• 50 g finely chopped onion


• 2 heaped tablespoons of mayo


• 3 egg whites


• ½ tsp salt & pepper

Preparation:

• Fry mince, onion and mushrooms together until cooked season to taste, remove from pan drain, add Lee & Perrins sauce.


• Place in a greased foil covered deep pie dish, flatten with spoon.


• Mix egg whites, mayo, cream and cheese.


• Pour over the top of mince, place olives around the dish and preheat in oven Gas mark 5 for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.


• Leave to cool before taking out of pie dish, remove foil.


• Cut in to portions and wrap in cling film.


• Serve with salad or cauli mash.

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving: 9 g carbohydrate