American · Lunch
Smash Burger (Low-Calorie)
A single lean beef patty smashed thin on a screaming-hot skillet for maximum crust, tucked into a toasted light bun with American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and mustard. Lean mince and minimal added fat keep this burger under 400 calories while preserving authentic diner flavour.
$3
10 minsPrep
6 minsCook
16 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
395Calories
38.5gProtein
18.8gFat
20.2gCarbs
4.7gSugar
2gFiber
1108mgSodium
125mgChol
8.1gSat Fat
276mgPotassium
278mgCalcium
2.7mgIron
2mcgVitamin B12
5.1mgVitamin C
low-calorie
protein-rich
low-carb
egg-free
gluten-free-adaptable
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Loosely form the lean ground beef into a rough ball and season the outside with salt and black pepper.
2
Toast
Toast the cut faces of the hamburger bun in a dry skillet over medium heat 1 minute until golden and lightly crisp.
3
Sear
Set a dry skillet over high heat, drop in the beef ball and smash it flat, then sear 2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
4
Melt
Flip the patty, lay the American cheese on top and cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes until browned and cheese melts.
5
Plate
Spread mustard on the bun base, layer lettuce, tomato, cheesy patty and onion rings, cap and serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 10 oz284g lean ground beef
- 22 light hamburger bun (100g)
- 2 slice38g American cheese
- 22 small handful (40g) lettuce
- 44 tomato slices (60g)
- 44 thin onion rings (30g)
- 2 tsp2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
