Baja Burger

The Baja Burger is a flavorful low-carb Mexican-inspired dish featuring a juicy beef patty topped with creamy avocado, fresh pico de gallo, and a zesty chipotle mayo, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves instead of a traditional bun. Perfect for a satisfying meal that celebrates bold flavors while keeping carbs at bay.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (80% lean) - 300 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Lettuce leaves (large, for wrapping) - 4-6 leaves
• Pico de gallo (fresh salsa) - 1/2 cup
• Chipotle mayo - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Cilantro (fresh, chopped) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, then form into two equal-sized patties.
2. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
3. While the patties are cooking, prepare the pico de gallo if not using store-bought. Combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Once cooked, remove patties from the heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
5. To assemble, place a patty on a lettuce leaf, top with sliced avocado, a generous spoonful of pico de gallo, and a drizzle of chipotle mayo. Wrap the lettuce around the filling, securing it like a taco.
6. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 42 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, aiding in heart health and satiety.

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