Paleo Smashed Burger
Say goodbye to traditional bread buns with the irresistible Paleo Smashed Burger, a gluten-free and grain-free twist on the classic smashed burger. Made from juicy, grass-fed ground beef seasoned lightly with garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper, these patties are smashed thin in a piping-hot cast-iron skillet to create a crave-worthy crisp exterior. Perfectly suited for paleo lifestyles, this burger is served on romaine lettuce leaves and loaded with fresh toppings like creamy avocado slices, crunchy pickles, red onion, and tomato. Finished with a tangy duo of Dijon and whole seed mustard, each bite is a flavorful explosion that's both satisfying and healthy. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with protein, this recipe will transform your burger nights into a guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium, sliced tomato
- 0.5 medium, sliced red onion
- 4 slices pickles
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole seed mustard
- 1 ripe, sliced avocado
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix lightly until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions and roll them into balls.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat. Add the avocado oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
Place a beef ball into the hot skillet and immediately press down using a sturdy spatula or a cast iron press to flatten the burger until thin. Do this in batches if necessary, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet.
Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until crispy brown on the outside and cooked to your preferred doneness.
While the burgers are cooking, prep the toppings and set out the romaine lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion, pickles, avocado slices, and both types of mustard.
Once the burgers are done, assemble each Paleo smashed burger by placing a patty onto a romaine lettuce leaf, followed by slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, avocado, and a smear each of dijon and whole seed mustard.
Top with another lettuce leaf and serve immediately. Repeat for all burgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3847 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 100.0 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1984 mg | 42% | |
*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.
