Classic Beef Burger & Wedges
10 min prep25 min cookEasy

Classic Beef Burger & Wedges

A simple diner-style burger with crispy baked potato wedges and ketchup

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No bells and whistles — just an honest, perfectly seasoned lean beef patty with pickles and ketchup on a toasted whole-wheat bun, served alongside crispy baked potato wedges seasoned with smoked paprika and sea salt. The kind of clean, no-frills meal that proves you don't need cheese or fancy sauces to make a satisfying burger. 47g of protein at 480 calories.

📊Nutrition

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🧾Ingredients

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Burger

  • 180g96% extra-lean ground beef
  • 1Light whole-wheat burger bun (or sandwich thin)
  • 3-4 slicesDill pickles
  • 1 tbspSugar-free ketchup (for inside the burger)
  • as neededZero-calorie cooking spray
  • to tasteSalt, black pepper, and garlic powder

Potato Wedges & Dip

  • 150gRaw yellow or russet potato, cut into thick wedges
  • 2 tbspSugar-free ketchup (for dipping)
  • to tasteSmoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper

👨‍🍳Method

1

Bake the Wedges

20-25 min

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or your air fryer to 195°C (385°F). Place the potato wedges in a bowl, spray them generously with zero-calorie cooking spray, and toss them with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Arrange them in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes (or air fry for 12-15 minutes), flipping halfway, until golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

💡Flip them halfway — this is how you get even, golden crispiness on all sides.
2

Form the Patty

2 min

While the potatoes are cooking, take your extra-lean ground beef and gently form it into a round patty slightly wider than your bun (it will shrink as it cooks). Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder.

💡Handle the meat as little as possible — overworking it makes the patty dense and tough.
3

Cook the Burger

8-10 min

Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat lightly with zero-calorie cooking spray. Place the patty in the hot pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for a juicy medium-well finish. Remove from the pan and let it rest for a minute.

4

Toast the Bun

1 min

Wipe the skillet clean and briefly place the light whole-wheat bun halves face-down in the pan for 30-60 seconds just to toast the insides.

5

Assemble and Serve

1 min

Spread 1 tablespoon of sugar-free ketchup on the bottom bun. Layer your pickle slices, then place the hot beef patty on top. Close the burger with the top bun. Serve immediately with your crispy baked potato wedges and a small side cup of sugar-free ketchup for dipping.

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