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High Protein Macro-Friendly Smash Burger
18 min2 servingsEasy
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A healthier, high-protein take on a classic double quarter pounder with cheese, using extra lean beef and a homemade yogurt-based sauce to cut calories without sacrificing the signature smash burger crust.
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Recipe Details
Prep10m
Cook8m
Total18m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 1 burger
517
Calories
66.3g
Protein
17.1g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.
Tags:
smashburgerhighproteinfastfoodathomemacrofriendly
Ingredients
Main
- 400g96/4 Extra Lean Ground Beef(divided into four 100g balls)
- 4sliceReduced Fat Cheddar Cheese(room temperature)
- 2wholeHigh Protein Low Carb Bun(lightly toasted)
Toppings
- ½cupIceberg Lettuce(finely shredded)
- ½mediumTomato(thinly sliced)
- 2sliceRed onion(shaved paper-thin)
- 4sliceDill Pickles(sliced)
Sauce
- 3tbspNonfat Greek Yogurt(plain)
- 1tspTomato paste(double concentrated)
- 1tspYellow Mustard(prepared)
- 1tspPickle Brine(from the jar)
Instructions
Burger Sauce
- 1 In a small bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, tomato paste, mustard, and pickle brine until smooth.
- 2 Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Patties and Assembly
- 1 Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- 2 Form the beef into four 100g loose balls, place them in the pan and smash firmly with a heavy spatula into thin patties.
- 3 Cook for 2 minutes on the first side until deeply browned, flip, then immediately top each patty with a slice of cheese.
- 4 Cover the pan for 30-45 seconds to melt the cheese.
- 5 Toast the buns, spread sauce on the bottom bun, then layer lettuce, tomato, onion, two patties per bun, and pickles.
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