Salsa Burgers - Clean Eating Recipe

Name: Salsa Burgers - Clean Eating
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, 95% lean; 1/3 cup fresh pico de gallo or 1/3 cup salsa, drained well; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped; 1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, nonfat plain (optional); 4 hamburger buns, multigrain; 4 -8 lettuce leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, 95% lean
1/3 cup fresh pico de gallo or 1/3 cup salsa, drained well
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped
1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, nonfat plain (optional)
4 hamburger buns, multigrain
4 -8 lettuce leaves (optional)

1
Place oven rack 6 to 7 inches from broiler and preheat to high. Line a baking sheet or broiler pan with foil. In a large bowl, combine beef, pico de gallo, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties, each 1/2-inch thick, and place on prepared baking sheet. Broil for 6 to 7 minutes or until burgers are browned. Flip and repeat on second side until burgers are firm to the touch and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 more minutes (internal temperature should read 160u00b0F on a instant-read thermometer).
2
Place avocado in a small bowl and mash to a chunky consistency with a fork or potato masher. Add red pepper, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, pinch of salt and pepper, to taste; stir to combine.
3
To serve, spread 2 tbs yogurt on bottom half of each bun and top with 1 to 2 lettuce leaves, if desired. Then add patty and 3 tlbs avocado mixture to each before finishing with top halves of buns. Garnish burgers with additional cilantro, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 95% lean, 1/3 cup fresh pico de gallo or 1/3 cup salsa, drained well, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Salsa Burgers - Clean Eating falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salsa Burgers - Clean Eating

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