Beef Burgers Cucumber Tomato Salad Atkins Recipes

PERFECT BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the ground beef evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently form the meat into 4 balls, then lightly press into 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patties. Make a 2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each with your thumb to prevent the burgers from bulging when grilled.
• Preheat a grill to high. Season the patties with salt and pepper. Grill, undisturbed, until marked on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and grill until the other side is marked and the patties feel firm, 3 to 5 more minutes; if desired, top each burger with 2 slices cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking and cover with a disposable aluminum pan to melt.
• Serve the patties on the buns; top with lettuce and tomato.

BEEF BURGERS & CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD (ATKINS)

Steps:

• Burger:.
• 1. Combine ground beef, green onion, spinach, tomato, feta, dill, salt and pepper. Form into 2 patties.
• 2. Grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat for 6 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
• Cucumber Tomato Salad:.
• 1. In a large bowl combine cucumber, vinegar, sugar substitute and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• 2. Add tomatoes, green onions, mint and olive oil. Gently mix to combine and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

TACO BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk sugar into jalapeno liquid until dissolved. Cut 4 slices tomato and reserve for burgers. Cut remaining tomato into 3/4-inch pieces and add to dressing. Stir in cucumber and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
• In another medium bowl, combine beef and chili powder. Form into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers over medium-high until cooked through, about 8 minutes total, flipping once. Serve burgers on buns with tomato slices, pickled jalapenos, and shredded lettuce, alongside cucumber salad.