Low Sodium Shake Shack Style Burger
Savor the timeless appeal of a classic burger with this Low Sodium Shake Shack Style Burger recipe—perfect for those looking to enjoy all the juicy, savory goodness without the extra salt. Featuring tender, perfectly smashed ground beef patties topped with melty low sodium American cheese and nestled on golden-toasted potato buns, this burger is elevated with a homemade, tangy special sauce crafted from low sodium ingredients. Crisp lettuce, thick tomato slices, and a buttery finish bring balance and freshness to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor that’s kinder to your health, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Indulge in this lighter take on the Shake Shack classic and still feel good about every mouthwatering bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 4 slices Low sodium American cheese slices
- 4 buns Potato hamburger buns
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Tomato, thick slices
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dill pickle relish
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the low sodium ketchup, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper to prepare the special sauce. Set aside.
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a loose ball. Do not overpack the meat.
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, place each beef ball into the skillet, and using a sturdy spatula, press them down firmly to form a patty about 1/2 inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until a crust forms.
Flip the patties, place a slice of low sodium American cheese on each, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
While the patties are cooking, melt the unsalted butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Toast the buns, cut-side down, until golden brown.
Spread a generous spoonful of the prepared special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Place a lettuce leaf and a thick tomato slice on top of the sauce.
Add the cheesy beef patty on top of the tomato.
Cap each burger with the top bun, pressing gently to bring it all together.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade low sodium Shake Shack style burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.0 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.2 g | 321% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 445 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1720 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 115.7 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2496 mg | 53% | |
*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.
