Name: Classic Hamburger
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons ketchup, divided; 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons dill pickle relish; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1 pound lean (90&#37; or leaner) ground beef; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or steak sauce; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 4 sesame-seed or other hamburger buns, toasted; 4 slices tomato; 4 leaves green-leaf lettuce

Classic Hamburger

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Slow-cooked onions add moisture and flavor to these lean beef burgers. A quick blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and vinegar makes a perfect tangy, sweet and creamy “special sauce” for this burger. We love the dill relish here, but use sweet relish if you prefer it. Serve with sweet potato fries.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 pound lean (90% or leaner) ground beef
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or steak sauce
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 sesame-seed or other hamburger buns, toasted
4 slices tomato
4 leaves green-leaf lettuce

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high (or see Stovetop Variation).
Combine onion, oil and 1 tablespoon ketchup in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 5 to 8 minutes more. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon ketchup, mayonnaise, relish and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Add beef, Worcestershire (or steak sauce) and pepper to the onion and gently combine without overmixing. Form into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Assemble the burgers on toasted buns with the ketchup-mayonnaise sauce, tomato slices and lettuce.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare ketchup-mayonnaise sauce (Step 3) and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Stovetop Variation:
Coat a nonstick pan, preferably cast-iron (or a grill pan), with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add burgers, reduce heat to medium and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F (for pork and bison) or 165° (for beef or chicken), 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378	Calories
16g	Fat
31g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 27g	53%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Vitamin A 2021IU	40%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 98mcg	24%
Sodium 541mg	24%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 5mg	25%
Magnesium 39mg	9%
Potassium 557mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.