Prep Time

15 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs raw ground beef (90/10)
• 6 whole wheat or high-protein buns
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• ½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp black pepper + ½ tsp garlic powder
• Burger sauce: ¼ cup mayo + 2 tbsp ketchup + 1 tbsp mustard + 1 tsp pickle relish
• Sliced pickles + carrot sticks + hummus, for serving

Directions

• Form ground beef into 6 patties; season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
• Grill or pan-sear patties over medium-high heat (400°F), 4-5 min per side; add cheese in the last minute to melt
• Whisk mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish together in a small bowl
• Toast buns cut-side down in a dry skillet, 1-2 min, until golden
• Assemble: bun, burger sauce, patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado
• Serve with pickles, carrot sticks, and hummus for dipping