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Nutrition per serving
Protein17% · 41g
Carbs32% · 78g
Fat51% · 54g
4g
Fiber
1780mg
Sodium
4.1g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
54th pctl
More protein than 54% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4.1g /100cal
Leaner than 29% of meals
vs Beef average
8% heavier
This1000
Avg925
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Potatoes
Onion
White Cheddar Cheese
Ground Beef
Old Bay Seasoning
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Potato Buns
Dijon Mustard
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.
2
Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and half the Old Bay Seasoning (you’ll use more later). Season lightly with salt and pepper. TIP: No need to season generously—there’s already salt and pepper in the seasoning!Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.
3
While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes.Add 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings) and a splash of water; cook until onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl.
4
Meanwhile, in a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and as much remaining Old Bay Seasoning as you like. Set aside.Form pork* into two equal-size balls (four balls for 4 servings); season all over with salt and pepper.Swap in beef* for pork.
5
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add pork. Firmly flatten each ball with a spatula to create very thin patties. (TIP: Do so carefully; oil may splatter a bit.) Cook until browned and cooked through, 4-7 minutes per side. (Don’t worry if the patties aren’t perfectly round—those irregular edges will turn crispy.)
In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top patties with cheddar; cover pan to melt cheese. Remove from heat.Cook beef to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. Cook through the rest of the step as instructed.
6
While patties cook, halve and toast buns.Divide buns between plates and fill with patties, caramelized onion, and half the special sauce. Serve burgers with Old Bay fries on the side and remaining special sauce for dipping.
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.
2
Step 2
Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and half the Old Bay Seasoning (you’ll use more later). Season lightly with salt and pepper. TIP: No need to season generously—there’s already salt and pepper in the seasoning!Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.
3
Step 3
While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes.Add 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings) and a splash of water; cook until onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl.
4
Step 4
Meanwhile, in a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and as much remaining Old Bay Seasoning as you like. Set aside.Form pork* into two equal-size balls (four balls for 4 servings); season all over with salt and pepper.Swap in beef* for pork.
5
Step 5
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add pork. Firmly flatten each ball with a spatula to create very thin patties. (TIP: Do so carefully; oil may splatter a bit.) Cook until browned and cooked through, 4-7 minutes per side. (Don’t worry if the patties aren’t perfectly round—those irregular edges will turn crispy.)
In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top patties with cheddar; cover pan to melt cheese. Remove from heat.Cook beef to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. Cook through the rest of the step as instructed.
6
Step 6
While patties cook, halve and toast buns.Divide buns between plates and fill with patties, caramelized onion, and half the special sauce. Serve burgers with Old Bay fries on the side and remaining special sauce for dipping.
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