Burger help please

amcmillan730

Ok.... so I'm really craving mcdonalds burger and fries (Thanks TOM!) but I know my stomach and my conscience will hate me for it. Looking for something that will taste similar and satisfy my desire... without being so greasy.

Help!!!

elainegsd

There was a thread a few weeks back about turkey burgers, and the Mar-a-Lago Turkey burger was recommended. I made it and it is delicious!

Google "Oprah Turkey Burger" or "Trump Turkey Burger" to find the recipe.

binary_jester

Men's Health eat this not That...BK Whopper Jr...no mayo and a side salad with lite italian

meggonkgonk

You could make a burger yourself- That's what I do, far more satisfying than the McD's. Just get lean sirloin at the market (3-6 oz) and just make a yummy burger at home. You can even steam cook them if you don't want them on the griddle. Oh and fries? Chop up a potato into strips, drizzle with 1 tsp of olive oil and sprinkle with Jerk seasoning (kind of expensive but SUPER delish). 15 min at 350-400, flip and then another 15 min (I turn my oven to broil for the last 5 min cuz i like'em REAL crispy, but you have to watch'em the whole time when its up that high)

skinnyminnie

What calorie amount are you trying to stay under?

tim_fitbuilt4life

Check this out http://eatthis.menshealth.com/home

amcmillan730

No specific calorie number... just healthier. haha I'm all for making something myself... just have never made burgers at home besides frozen ones!

Thanks guys!

amstein18

Laura's Lean burger patties are delicious & very low in calories and fat! get some fat free cheese singles & some light rolls & enjoy!!

amcmillan730

Laura's Lean burger patties are delicious & very low in calories and fat! get some fat free cheese singles & some light rolls & enjoy!!

Never heard of them... where do they sell them??

meggonkgonk

The fries are soooooooooo good. But I enjoy my full fat cheeses *guilty*

amcmillan730

The fries are soooooooooo good. But I enjoy my full fat cheeses *guilty*

you think mrs dash on the fries would be ok?

skinnyminnie

Also, if you want some super easy yummy fries, try any crinkle-cut variety and bake them in the oven. They have less fat than the other varieties in the frozen section. Just sprinkle some seasoned salt over the top and pop them in. About ten minutes in, move them around on the pan and then back in for another ten minutes or so - until crispy. I like to make white gravy from a mix packet to dip them in. Very yummy.

amcmillan730

Also, if you want some super easy yummy fries, try any crinkle-cut variety and bake them in the oven. They have less fat than the other varieties in the frozen section. Just sprinkle some seasoned salt over the top and pop them in. About ten minutes in, move them around on the pan and then back in for another ten minutes or so - until crispy. I like to make white gravy from a mix packet to dip them in. Very yummy.

That's what I'm thinking for the fries. soooo yummy. the burger is a bigger problem haha.

skinnyminnie

I usually just cook the burger while the fries are busy baking. I take 1/4 lb of 93/7 ground beef and make a patty (spread it wide and thin because it gets rounder as it cooks) and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and maybe a small dash of soy sauce. Cook it in a pan on medium - medium-high heat until it's done the way you like. You just check the center for pinkness with a fork or knife. I also like to spread a super thin layer of light spread on the buns and toast them lightly before assembling the burger. If you don't use mayo, the toppings - lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard, ketchup - have almost no calories. And that way you have a fantastic burger by the time the fries are done! Also - the burger and bun are about 280 calories together if that helps at all.

amcmillan730

I usually just cook the burger while the fries are busy baking. I take 1/4 lb of 93/7 ground beef and make a patty (spread it wide and thin because it gets rounder as it cooks) and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and maybe a small dash of soy sauce. Cook it in a pan on medium - medium-high heat until it's done the way you like. You just check the center for pinkness with a fork or knife. I also like to spread a super thin layer of light spread on the buns and toast them lightly before assembling the burger. If you don't use mayo, the toppings - lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard, ketchup - have almost no calories. And that way you have a fantastic burger by the time the fries are done! Also - the burger and bun are about 280 calories together if that helps at all.

sounds delicious! I'm drooling just thinking about dinner! haha

RoadDog

Stopped eating at McDonald's several years ago. Then, as my daughter and I were getting ready for a 10K walk, I suggested a long walk in my area. She said she didn't want to get up that early. I said I would make breakfast when we got back. She suggested stopping at McDonald's after the walk. We compromised. By adding about a mile to our walk, we could stop at a McDonald's during the walk. So.....walked about 6 miles, stopped at McDonald's (Breakfast Burritos, Hash Browns, Coffee) then only 1 mile to go home.

We left McDonalds and had only walked about 1/2 mile and already I felt like *kitten*. That food sat in my stomach like a brick. Felt like I wasted the whole walk. Daughter felt the same way. Haven't gone back.

Long story to say...make your own burger, using ingredients you can pronounce. McDonalds isn't healthy.

amcmillan730

Stopped eating at McDonald's several years ago. Then, as my daughter and I were getting ready for a 10K walk, I suggested a long walk in my area. She said she didn't want to get up that early. I said I would make breakfast when we got back. She suggested stopping at McDonald's after the walk. We compromised. By adding about a mile to our walk, we could stop at a McDonald's during the walk. So.....walked about 6 miles, stopped at McDonald's (Breakfast Burritos, Hash Browns, Coffee) then only 1 mile to go home.

We left McDonalds and had only walked about 1/2 mile and already I felt like *kitten*. That food sat in my stomach like a brick. Felt like I wasted the whole walk. Daughter felt the same way. Haven't gone back.

Long story to say...make your own burger, using ingredients you can pronounce. McDonalds isn't healthy.

Thats why I wont eat it... I know I'll feel completely sick after it... I've just never made my own burgers at home. and looking for suggestions

RoadDog

Thats why I wont eat it... I know I'll feel completely sick after it... I've just never made my own burgers at home. and looking for suggestions

I mix the following: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 lbs italian sausage. Mix in some BBQ rub. Montreal Steak seasoning will do. Or some people like Lipton's Onion soup mix.

You can get about 6 patties out of that. Cheese of your choice. Top with Red Onion, Avocado, tomatoe, lettuce.

Nothing to it. You can do it.

amcmillan730

Thats why I wont eat it... I know I'll feel completely sick after it... I've just never made my own burgers at home. and looking for suggestions

I mix the following: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 lbs italian sausage. Mix in some BBQ rub. Montreal Steak seasoning will do. Or some people like Lipton's Onion soup mix.

You can get about 6 patties out of that. Cheese of your choice. Top with Red Onion, Avocado, tomatoe, lettuce.

Nothing to it. You can do it.

that sounds amazing! I only need 2 patties though... could i freeze the rest of the mixture do you think?

RoadDog

that sounds amazing! I only need 2 patties though... could i freeze the rest of the mixture do you think?

Absolutely. You can freeze them for later. Know what else is tasty? My wife likes Bleu Chese, so I take the meat and make two smaller patties, Place one patty down, cover with Bleu Cheese, then place the other pattie on top and crimp the edges. Delicious! Any cheese works. You'll never crave McDonalds again.

amcmillan730

that sounds amazing! I only need 2 patties though... could i freeze the rest of the mixture do you think?

Absolutely. You can freeze them for later. Know what else is tasty? My wife likes Bleu Chese, so I take the meat and make two smaller patties, Place one patty down, cover with Bleu Cheese, then place the other pattie on top and crimp the edges. Delicious! Any cheese works. You'll never crave McDonalds again.

My Boyfriend would LOVE that. is it dinner time yet? haha. any suggestion on bread?

amcmillan730

what about ground chicken... mixed with buffalo sauce... formed into patties with blue cheese in the middle? any thoughts? haha

mmonica

My favorite Homemade cheeseburger!

Wonder Light (or other light) Hamburger Bun
Boca Burger Patty, Original Vegan
1 slice Kraft Singles Fat Free Cheese
1 Tbsp. Miracle Whip Light
3 pickle slices
tomato slice
lettuce
onion slice
1 Tbsp. ketchup

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 240
Fat: 3g
Sodium: 1360mg
Carbs: 34g
Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 21g

meggonkgonk

what about ground chicken... mixed with buffalo sauce... formed into patties with blue cheese in the middle? any thoughts? haha

Just be sure to count the cals/measure the portions- bleu cheese can really add up quickly. But if that's what you like- eat it girl! You don't have to subsist on only diet food to lose weight! Enjoy your burger! mmmmmm bugery yumminess

ganesha303

I agree on people's turkey recommendation, but also would like to suggest Bison. Bison tastes just like beef to me, but it is leaner, and is way better than anything on a fast food burger menu!

RoadDog

That's the fun in creating your own burgers. I like to juice veggies and sometimes I will take the pulp when I clean the juicer and use it in my burger recipe.

jamie1888

My favorite Homemade cheeseburger!

Wonder Light (or other light) Hamburger Bun
Boca Burger Patty, Original Vegan
1 slice Kraft Singles Fat Free Cheese
1 Tbsp. Miracle Whip Light
3 pickle slices
tomato slice
lettuce
onion slice
1 Tbsp. ketchup

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 240
Fat: 3g
Sodium: 1360mg
Carbs: 34g
Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 21g

I use a Boca burger & 1 homemade turkey patty.... on a lightly toasted whole grain english muffin. With a slice of fat free american cheese, the miracle whip or fat free mayo mixed with ketchup, top with lettuce, tomato...... I call them my "healthy Big Macs"

amcmillan730

ended up doing ground chicken with buffalo sauce. and reduced fat blue cheese in the middle. on a light wheat bun... can you say AMAZING!!! put it on my george foreman to get a little fat out

jsheph1

I agree with everyone's suggestions, but if you really want the mickey d's. A regular hamburger and small fries is only about 500 calories, and surprisingly is enough food to be satiated.

mccorml

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20101012/bs_yblog_upshot/mcdonalds-happy-meal-resists-decomposition-for-six-months

read that everytime you want a mcdonalds burger xD

bluiz13

from chef jeremy....we have had these a few times and they are very very good....add grilled/broiled asparagus with olive oil spray and seasonings as a side and/or sweet potato wedges baked in the oven for like 40 mins and then broiled under the heat to crisp them up....perfect burger and fry dinner with less fat and calories....

PS i cut the recipe in half or a third to get 4 regular 6oz burgers

Bleu Cheese Burgers

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:12 burgers

1/2 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup water
3 lb extra-lean (at least 93%) ground beef
1 cup crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 whole wheat burger buns
12 leaf lettuce leaves
12 tomato slices

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix oats and water. Stir in beef, blue cheese, chives, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper sauce, pepper, mustard and salt until well mixed. Shape mixture into 12 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
2. Place patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
3. For each burger, layer lettuce, tomato and patty in bun.
Contact Grill Directions: Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. Place patties on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 6 to 7 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.

Nutritional Information

1 Burger: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 490mg; Total Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 5g); Protein 30g