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Keto Smash Burger

A quick and delicious low-carb burger option using crispy beef patties on a bed of lettuce instead of buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use 80/20 for better flavor
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season simply and taste first patty
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce Replaces the bun
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pickles
  • Cheese slices (optional) Add during the last minute of cooking
  • Mustard and mayonnaise (for topping) For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form beef into balls (about 1/4 lb each) and place them on the hot skillet.
  4. Smash each ball down with a spatula to create a thin patty.
Cooking
  1. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until crispy edges form, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  2. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty in the last minute of cooking to melt.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the burger by placing the patty on a bed of shredded lettuce and adding tomato slices, pickles, mustard, and mayonnaise.

Notes

For extra crunch, add thinly sliced raw onion or swap mustard for a spicy mayo. Cool cooked patties to room temperature before storing. For freezing, wrap each cooked patty and place in a freezer bag.