INGREDIENTS
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You can always have your beef burgers, just try to keep them on the healthier side by using lean ground beef, making them open-faced (using only half a whole wheat bun), reducing the amount of cheese and incorporating veggies into the patty.
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Yield: 4 patties
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Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
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1/4 small onion, finely chopped
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1 celery stalk, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb extra lean ground beef
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1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
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1/8 cup parmesan cheese
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1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
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1 egg
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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pepper, to taste
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marinara sauce
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1/4 cup shredded mozzerella
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1 loaf fresh whole grain bread
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12-15 large basil leaves