Hidden Veggie Cheeseburgers
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Cost
- $17.00
- Nutrition
- 560 cal · 32g protein
- kid-favorite
- grill
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun
Hidden Veggie Cheeseburgers is a weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 45 minutes, for around $17 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 14 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain bread or a bun works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Fresh fruit (2 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
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- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 1 count medium zucchini
- 1 count small carrot
- 4 oz cremini mushrooms
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 count garlic clove
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 count hamburger buns
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 1 count tomato
- 1 count avocado
- 1 lb frozen crinkle-cut fries
- 1/4 tsp salt
Steps
- Heat the oven for the fries and bake them as the bag directs.
- Finely grate the zucchini and squeeze it dry in a towel. Grate the carrot and mince the mushrooms and garlic very small so picky eaters won't spot them.
- Mix the beef, grated vegetables, mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan, oregano and a pinch of salt with your hands just until combined. Shape 4 patties a little wider than the buns.
- Cook the patties in a hot skillet or on the grill over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side until they reach 160°F. Lay a cheese slice on each for the last minute.
- Build the burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, sliced tomato and avocado. Serve with the fries.
- Picky eater? Give them a plain cheeseburger on a bun with fries, and set the lettuce, tomato and avocado on the side.
- Make ahead: shape the patties up to 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate, then cook as directed.
On the side: Fresh fruit (2 min)
1 lb fruit (grapes or apples)
- Wash and slice the fruit and put it on the table.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 32 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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