Low Calorie Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger
These Protein Packed Burgers are based off a bison burger in the first Lose Weight By Eating cookbook. Special Tip: If you've never had it before, bison (also known as buffalo) it tastes just like beef, but with less calories and more protein! But use beef if you prefer, these blue cheese burgers are even good with ground turkey!
Equipment
- Grill OR Grill Pan
Ingredients
- Olive Oil Spray
- 1 pound all-natural ground bison or buffalo, or beef if you prefer
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup blue cheese
- 4 whole wheat buns (or try these Low Calorie Buns)
- 1 cup arugula
More Optional Toppings:
- Spicy brown mustard
- Sliced red onion
- Tomato slices
- Cooked bacon
- Frank's Red Hot Sauce (if you want these "Buffalo Wing" Style)
Instructions
- Heat a grill to high heat and spray the grill grates with olive oil. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over high heat and spray it with olive oil.)
- Make four patties from the meat. Push your thumb into the center and create a little dimple on both sides. This will help the burger cook more evenly and keep a flat patty shape. Gently sprinkle the patties with salt and pepper.
- Grill the burgers for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping once. Transfer the burgers to a large plate, top with blue cheese and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- To assemble the burgers, add some arugula to each bottom bun, top with a burger patty and optional toppings. Then add the top buns on the burgers and serve.
Try with 1-2 of these Low Calorie Sides:
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 35.6gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8.2gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 948mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 7.2gCalcium: 247mgIron: 9mg
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