Dairy-Free Smashed Burger
Indulge in the ultimate burger experience with this Dairy-Free Smashed Burger recipe, perfect for lovers of crispy-edged patties and rich, bold flavors—without the dairy. Crafted using 80% lean ground beef, these juicy patties are seasoned with a blend of garlic, onion powder, and classic spices, then smashed on a sizzling cast-iron skillet to achieve irresistible caramelized edges. Topped with creamy dairy-free cheese and assembled on toasty dairy-free buns with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and tangy red onion, this burger delivers maximum flavor that's 100% dairy-free. A dollop of dairy-free mayo ties everything together beautifully, making this quick and satisfying recipe (ready in just 25 minutes!) a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
- 4 Burger buns (dairy-free)
- 4 slices Dairy-free cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 Tomato
- 0.5 Red onion
- 4 tablespoons Dairy-free mayonnaise
Instructions
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions, about 4 ounces each.
Gently form each portion into a loose ball, being careful not to overwork the meat to retain juiciness.
In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Season each beef portion with the spice mixture on both sides.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat and add the avocado oil.
Once the oil is shimmering and the pan is very hot, place a beef portion on the skillet.
Using a sturdy spatula, firmly press down on the beef ball to smash it into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are brown and crispy, then carefully flip the patty.
Place a slice of dairy-free cheese on each patty immediately after flipping and let it melt slightly.
Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes for medium doneness.
Remove the patties from the skillet and allow them to rest while you toast the buns.
Slice the tomato and red onion into thin slices.
Spread 1 tablespoon of dairy-free mayonnaise on each bun bottom.
Layer each bun with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and a few rings of red onion.
Add the smashed burger patty on top, finishing with the top bun.
Serve each Dairy-Free Smashed Burger immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.7 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 313 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 5209 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.0 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 107.0 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 921 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1850 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
