Better Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Recipe By Real Simple

Every wonder about the difference between ground chuck and ground sirloin? Ground chuck contains about 20% fat, a sure thing when juicy burgers are in order. But we wanted a leaner burger, so we chose ground sirloin with just 10% fat. But don't worry, we packed in extra flavor with the addition of bacon. Shredded cheddar covers the burgers evenly but adds up to less cheese than a full slice. The flavorful patties get topped with grilled onions, spinach, and a spicy special sauce. We made ours with heart-healthy olive-oil mayo, ketchup, and sriracha. Cutting the sweet ketchup in half means you'll skip some of the added sugar then if you used ketchup alone.

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Ingredients for Better Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

  • 1/4 pound Ground Sirloin
  • 3/4 Thick cut, center cut bacon slices, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, Divided
  • 1/2 ounce Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 1 Thick red onion slices
  • 1 Whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 0.06 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1/4 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce
  • 1/4 cup Loosely packed fresh spinach, stems removed
Nutrition
value
149
calories per serving
3 g Fat11 g Protein14 g Carbs10 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    11g
  • Carbs
    14g
  • Fiber
    10g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    14g
  • Protein
    11g
  • Fiber
    10g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    215mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    2039mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    142mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    54mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    137mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    139mg
  • Selenium
    11mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Real Simple