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Michael's Genuine Burger with House-Smoked Bacon and Vermont Cheddar

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This Michael's Genuine Burger with House-Smoked Bacon and Vermont Cheddar is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Michael Schwartz If you want a burger with superior flavor, you need to freshly grind the meat yourself — it's as simple as that. The process is not only easier than most people think, but also makes the moistest and most flavorful burgers. The
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Put the freshly ground beef in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and mix on low speed for 30 seconds.

  2. Gently hand shape the ground beef into 4 balls — 6 ounces each is about right. Don't pack the meat too tightly — you're not making snowballs here. Too much pressure will give you a tough burger.

  3. Place a large flat-top griddle pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat. Season both sides of burgers generously with salt and pepper and drizzle the tops with a little oil. Put the burgers on the griddle, oil-side down, and gently flatten into big patties with the bottom of a spatula. You only want to flip the burgers once and they should turn easily without sticking.

  4. Grill the burgers for 8 minutes per side for medium; 7 minutes if you like your meat rare. If you like your burger well done, then I can't help you.

Why this Michael's Genuine Burger with House-Smoked Bacon and Vermont Cheddar works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Michael's Genuine Burger with House-Smoked Bacon and Vermont Cheddar that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Michael's Genuine Burger with House-Smoked Bacon and Vermont Cheddar recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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