And for my next trick, watch me lose weight eating burgers.

That’s right, BURGERS.

I didn’t think it was possible, but Chef Brian says it’s so, and he’s put together a menu that exercises portion control over leaving out the good stuff (like bacon).

Talk about an early Christmas present! Check these burgs out:

Meal 1: Beef burger with bacon, caramelized onion compote, arugula and over-easy egg

Meal 2: Turkey burger with balsamic onions, basil yogurt, tomato, and greens

Meal  3: Lamb burger with grilled red onions, feta, bell pepper yogurt, tomato, and greens

Our list is good for two portions of each meal. I double mine so I always have leftovers for the next day.

The shopping list is after the jump.

Meal 1: Beef burger with bacon, caramelized onion compote, arugula and over-easy egg

8 oz. ground beef (15% fat content)
1 T worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
2 slices bacon (about 1 oz.), chopped into small pieces
1 yellow onion, sliced
water, as needed
1/4 cup cheap red wine
arugula
2 eggs
cooking spray
2 whole wheat buns

Meal 2: Turkey burger with balsamic onions, basil yogurt, tomato, and greens

10-12 oz. ground turkey
1 T worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 red onion, sliced
3 T balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/2 bunch basil, stems removed
5 oz. nonfat plain greek yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper, to taste
1 vine-ripe tomato, sliced
2 oz. mixed greens
2 whole wheat buns

Meal  3: Lamb burger with grilled red onions, feta, bell pepper yogurt, tomato, and greens

8 oz. ground lamb
1 T worcestershire
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t coriander
salt and pepper, to taste
1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
5 oz non fat plain greek yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp coriander
2 tsp chopped mint
salt and pepper, to taste
1 red onion, sliced and grilled
1 vine ripe tomato, sliced
2 oz. mixed greens
2 oz. feta cheese
2 whole wheat buns