Bistro Burgers
We’re flipping the script on traditional burgers—bistro burgers are all about gourmet fun, without a lot of fuss. Hot tip: caramelized onions prepared in the microwave. This hack shaves over 30 minutes off the cooking time.
20 min
6 servings
430 calories
Ingredients
1 large yellow onion
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1⁄2 lbs (675 g) lean ground beef
1⁄2 pkg Beef Dip Seasoning
6 burger buns
6 slices mozzarella, Swiss, or Brie cheese
6 tsp prepared Roasted Garlic Aioli
1 tbsp Roasted Garlic Aioli Mix
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice, optional
1 1⁄2 cups arugula or spinach
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425° F. Line Sheet Pan with Sheet Pan Liner.
Thinly slice onion into strips and place in Square Steamer with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high 16 min, stirring halfway.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground beef with seasoning. Form into six patties and arrange on pan.
Bake 14 min. Top each patty with a cheese slice; bake additional 2 min, or until burgers are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160° F.
Split and toast buns, if desired. Spread 1 tsp aioli on each bottom bun; top each with 1⁄4 cup arugula, patty, and caramelized onions.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 22 g (Saturated 9 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 23 g.
Tips
Fire up the grill! During the warmer months, grill patties over medium-high heat with lid closed, 5–7 min per side, or until cooked. Add cheese slices for the last minute of cooking.
This recipe is high in sodium. If following the Epic Life program, choose lower sodium options for your other meals during the day.
Slash cooking time even more! Toss onions with 1⁄4 tsp baking soda. Microwave, uncovered, on high 10–12 min. The baking soda creates a chemical reaction that helps the onions brown faster.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy greens with a squeeze of lemon juice.