Charolais Beef Burger

The Charolais Beef Burger is a succulent and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of premium Charolais beef with fresh, vibrant toppings, all while adhering to the Paleo diet. Served in lettuce wraps, this burger is perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Charolais beef patties - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Sea salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Romaine lettuce leaves - 4 large
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful
• Mustard - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the Charolais beef with minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until just combined.
2. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef patties.
4. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness, adjusting time based on your preferred doneness.
5. While the patties are cooking, prepare the lettuce wraps by rinsing and drying the romaine leaves.
6. Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
7. To assemble, place each patty on two romaine lettuce leaves. Top with slices of tomato, red onion, avocado, and fresh basil.
8. Drizzle mustard over the top and close the lettuce wraps to enjoy your Charolais beef burger.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 36 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, contributing to heart health.

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