Protein Packed Smash Burgers
Delicious and protein-packed smash burgers that are quick to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free buns)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Cheese (optional)
- Your choice of condiments
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into equal portions.
- Place each portion on the hot skillet and immediately smash it down with a spatula to create a patty.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms, then flip the patty.
- Add cheese if desired and cook for an additional minute.
- Toast the burger buns on the skillet.
- Assemble the burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and your chosen condiments.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overwork the meat when forming the patties; it keeps them tender. Make sure the skillet is hot enough before smashing the patties. Experiment with different cheese types and spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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