Classic Cheese Burger with Secret Sauce
This Classic Cheese Burger delivers 28g protein and 700 calories per serving, functioning as a complete lunch or post-workout meal. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop with built-in sauce, eliminating assembly time during the week. Support consistent protein intake without relying on repetitive chicken options.
Ingredients
- •80/20 Ground Beef(907g)
Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.
- •Garlic powder(15g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(30g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Mustard powder(10g)
- •2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More For Seasoning
- •1 Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More For Seasoning
- •Cheddar Cheese
- •Bread, Brioche Bun
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Tomato
- •Pickles, Dill, Canned
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(240g)
- •Ketchup(30g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •2 tablespoons pickle juice
- •1 teaspoon dried dill
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(10g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(3g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(5g)
Instructions
- 1Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, pickle juice, dill, lime juice, paprika, cayenne, and mustard. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the beef, garlic powder, Worcestershire, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, until evenly combined. Divide the meat into six equal parts and form it into patties, about ⅓ inch thick.
- 3Preheat the grill on HIGH.
- 4Season the patties with salt and pepper and place on the grill. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes, to your desired doneness. Add the cheese to the patties and add the buns to the grill, cover, and cook until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
- 5Add a generous amount of sauce to the toasted sides of the buns. Add the beef patties, lettuce, tomato and caramelized onions, if using. Serve with the pickles on the side, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
700
calories
28g
protein
61g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 16.3g
- Sodium
- 479 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
6 servings per batch · ~250g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Classic Cheese Burger with Secret Sauce have per serving?
Each serving delivers 28g of protein and 700 calories with 61g fat and 10g carbs. The macro profile is heavily weighted toward fat, making it a high-calorie protein source.
How long does Classic Cheese Burger with Secret Sauce take to prep?
This recipe is marked as quick prep and makes 6 servings, allowing you to batch-cook multiple burgers on the stovetop in one session. Each burger takes minimal assembly time once cooked.
Is Classic Cheese Burger with Secret Sauce good for muscle gain?
At 28g protein and 700 calories per serving, this recipe is calorie-dense and works for muscle gain phases where surplus calories matter. However, pair it with additional carbs on training days since it only provides 10g per serving.
