Low Sodium Smashed Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings without the extra sodium with this irresistible Low Sodium Smashed Burger recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a savory blend of black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, juicy ground beef is smashed and seared to perfection in a hot cast-iron skillet, creating a crispy golden crust. Topped with gooey low sodium cheddar cheese and layered with fresh green leaf lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and tangy pickles, all nestled on lightly toasted whole wheat buns spread with unsalted butter. Finish with a dollop of low sodium ketchup and Dijon mustard for a flavorful, healthier take on the classic burger. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. From the crispy edges to the wholesome ingredients, this heart-smart burger is sure to impress while keeping your sodium intake in check!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 slices low sodium cheddar cheese slices
- 4 buns whole wheat hamburger buns
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 medium tomato
- 2 tablespoons low sodium ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 slices pickles
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls, about 4 ounces each. Do not form into patties.
In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle evenly over the beef.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Add the beef balls to the skillet, spaced apart. Flatten each ball with a sturdy spatula until they are thin.
Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges are browned and the top is still slightly pink, then flip.
Immediately place a slice of low sodium cheddar cheese on top of each patty.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked through.
Meanwhile, lightly toast the whole wheat buns in the same pan or a toaster, spread lightly with unsalted butter.
Slice the tomato into 4 even slices.
Assemble the burger by spreading a little low sodium ketchup and Dijon mustard on the bottom bun.
Layer with green leaf lettuce, a cheeseburger patty, a slice of tomato, and pickle slices.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.0 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 3522 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 135.0 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1347 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2071 mg | 44% | |
*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.
