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Keto Smash Burgers
These incredible Keto Smash Burgers feature thinly smashed, juicy beef patties that are seared to perfection with gooey melted cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ⅕ pounds ground beef I use grass-fed 85%
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 vine ripe tomato sliced
- 12 slices dill pickles
- 4 Homemade Keto Buns or store bought
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a mixing bowl, then sprinkle in the garlic salt and pepper.
- Mix just until combined, do not over mix or the meat can become tough.
- Divide the meat into 8 equal size pieces and roll into balls.
- Heat a griddle or blackstone to at least medium high (so you can get a good sear) and take each ball of beef, flatten it sightly with your hands, then place it on the griddle. Take a small piece of parchment paper and place it over the top of each burger.
- Using a smash burger press or spatula and meat mallet and press down to completely flatten the burger as it is frying.
- Remove the parchment and cook for 1-2 minutes or until there is still some pink left, then flip each one over to cook for another minute or so. Add a slice of cheese on top of one, and place the second patty on top and remove from the heat and cover. Covering helps the cheese melt and keeps them warm while you cook the remaining burgers.
- Take your Keto bun and add the lettuce on the bottom, followed by the sliced tomato, add the burgers with cheese, and top with sliced pickles and either ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise and serve.
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Notes
- *Nutrition info does not include the bun, so be sure to adjust your macros according to the buns you decide to use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
Protein | 37g | 74% |
Fat | 19g | 29% |
Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.