Ultra-Protein Beef Burger with Cheese-Injected Portobello & Berry-Beet Jam

Name: Ultra-Protein Beef Burger with Cheese-Injected Portobello & Berry-Beet Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 160g 96% lean ground beef; 60g fat-free cottage cheese, blended until smooth; 35g egg whites (about 1 large); 10g vital wheat gluten; 1 egg yolk (for richness); 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ¾ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 60g oat bran; 15g vital wheat gluten; 8g psyllium husk powder; 2g instant yeast; 2g sugar; 1g salt; 95ml warm water; 15ml egg whites; 25g low-fat cream cheese; 25g fat-free cottage cheese (or quark, or nonfat Greek yogurt); 15g aged sharp cheddar, grated fine; 1 tsp white miso paste; ½ tsp sodium citrate (optional, for smoothness); 2 tbsp water (as needed for texture); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 portobello cap (70g); Pinch kosher salt; 25g fresh baby spinach; Pinch salt

25 steps

Prep:20minCook:35min

A gourmet burger stacked high: juicy, ultra-high-protein beef patty with cottage cheese and wheat gluten, molten cheese-injected portobello cap, sautéed spinach, sunny side up egg, and tangy berry-beet jam sauce—all layered on a high-fiber, low-carb oat psyllium bun. Macros engineered for max protein, fiber, and flavor.

Updated at: Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:15:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories893.7 kcal (45%)

Total Fat32.7 g (47%)

Carbs74.9 g (29%)

Sugars12.7 g (14%)

Protein97.3 g (195%)

Sodium3533 mg (177%)

Fiber19.2 g (69%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

Instructions

Oat Psyllium Bun

Step 1

Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a larger bowl, whisk oat bran, vital wheat gluten, psyllium, and salt. Add yeast mixture and egg whites. Stir into a sticky dough.

Step 3

Knead for 5–6 minutes by hand or with a mixer until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, flatten to a 10cm disk.

Step 4

Place on parchment, cover, and rise 30–40 minutes.

Step 5

Bake at 205°C (400°F) for 22–24 minutes, until golden. Cool before slicing.

Cheese-Injected Portobello Cap

Step 6

Wipe portobello cap clean, mist with oil, sprinkle with salt. Roast or grill gill-side up at 220°C (425°F) for 6–8 minutes, until tender.

Step 7

Blend cream cheese, cottage cheese, cheddar, miso, sodium citrate (if using), and water until silky smooth and pourable. Season with black pepper.

Step 8

Fill gill side of cap with cheese sauce using a squeeze bottle or spoon. Broil briefly just before assembly for a molten center.

Ultra-Protein Patty

Step 9

Blend cottage cheese until smooth.

Step 10

In a bowl, combine beef, blended cottage cheese, egg whites, vital wheat gluten, egg yolk, mustard, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.

Step 11

Form into a patty just wider than the bun.

Step 12

Sear in a hot skillet or grill pan for 3–4 minutes per side, or until 70°C (160°F) inside. Rest 2 minutes.