Low Carb Classic Smash Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings without the carbs with this Low Carb Classic Smash Burger recipe! Featuring juicy, perfectly seared beef patties made from an 80/20 ground beef blend, these burgers are seasoned simply with salt and pepper for a classic flavor. Melted cheddar cheese adds a creamy, savory touch, while crisp iceberg lettuce "buns" keep things fresh and keto-friendly. Topped with tangy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, ripe tomato slices, and a hint of red onion, each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe delivers on taste without the guilt—perfect for low-carb enthusiasts and burger lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 mix)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 8 leaves Iceberg lettuce leaves
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 8 slices Pickle slices
- 4 slices Tomato slices
- 4 slices Red onion slices
Instructions
1. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke slightly.
2. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions (4 ounces each) but do not shape them into balls; keep them loosely packed.
3. Season each portion generously on one side with salt and pepper.
4. Place each beef portion seasoned side down onto the hot skillet.
5. Use a sturdy spatula to press down firmly onto each portion, flattening them to about 1/2-inch thickness.
6. Allow the burgers to cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, until they develop a deep brown sear.
7. Flip the burgers, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger, and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and the burger is cooked to desired doneness.
8. While the burgers are cooking, prepare your 'buns' by stacking two iceberg lettuce leaves for the bottom and top of each burger.
9. Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom lettuce 'bun', followed by a cooked burger patty, 2 pickle slices, 1 tomato slice, and 1 red onion slice.
10. Top with another lettuce leaf and serve immediately. Repeat for the remaining burgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.8 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.2 g | 321% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 481 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 3082 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 106.7 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1528 mg | 33% | |
*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.
