Recipes · Brazilian · Burgers and Sandwiches
Xis (Southern Brazilian Pressed Cheeseburger)
One serving has 845 kcal and 47 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of cobalamin (155%), selenium (113%), zinc (105%), phosphorus (85%), niacin (82%) and thiamin (68%). Ready in 30 minutes.

- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 15 min
- Makes: 1 serving (395 g)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Diets: High protein
- Contains: beef, dairy, egg, gluten, mustard
Ingredients
- 110 g Hamburger buns
- 130 g Beef, ground, 85% lean, raw
- 40 g Mozzarella, low-moisture
- 20 g Lettuce, iceberg, raw
- 40 g Tomatoes, raw
- 20 g Corn kernels, canned
- 20 g Peas, green, frozen
- 15 g Mayonnaise
Method
- Shape the ground beef into a patty a little larger than the bun, and season lightly.
- Cook the patty in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (74°C/165°F), topping with the sliced mozzarella in the last minute so it melts.
- Split and lightly toast the bun on the skillet.
- Spread the mayonnaise generously over the base of the bun, then scatter over the corn and peas.
- Add the shredded lettuce and sliced tomato.
- Top with the cheesy patty, close the sandwich, and press it firmly with a spatula or heavy pan for 30-60 seconds so everything fuses together, in the classic pressed xis style, before serving.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 845 kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 65.2 g | |
| Water | 234 mL | |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 46.6 g | 97% |
| Tryptophan | 0.36 g | |
| Threonine | 1.4 g | |
| Isoleucine | 1.6 g | |
| Leucine | 2.8 g | |
| Lysine | 2.5 g | |
| Methionine | 0.88 g | |
| Cystine | 0.32 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.5 g | |
| Tyrosine | 1.2 g | |
| Valine | 1.8 g | |
| Histidine | 1.1 g | |
| Fat | 43.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 14.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 9.8 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 8.5 g | |
| Saturated | 14.7 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 1.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 73.3 mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.74 mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 595 mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 776 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 62.4 µg | 113% |
| Sodium | 1,057 mg | |
| Zinc | 8.4 mg | 105% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.75 mg | 68% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.72 mg | 65% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 11.5 mg | 82% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 1.7 mg | 35% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.62 mg | 48% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 153 µg | 38% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 3.7 µg | 155% |
| Choline | 119 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 173 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 11.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 10.9 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5 µg | 51% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
5.2 kg CO2e a serving: higher than most main dishes on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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