Description
Craving Big Mac flavor without the carbs? Our Keto Smash Burgers deliver! Juicy 80/20 beef, melty American cheese, and that iconic special sauce. Quick to make with full nutrition details.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1/4 cup finely diced white onion
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4–6 dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Step 1: **Prepare the Special Sauce.** In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, dill pickle relish, a pinch of salt and pepper, and about 1 tablespoon of the finely diced white onion. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, then set aside.
- Step 2: **Form and Season Patties.** Divide the ground beef into four equal, loose balls (approximately 4 ounces each). Season each beef ball generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
- Step 3: **Cook the Smash Burgers.** Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke. Place two beef balls on the hot surface, then immediately press down firmly with a sturdy spatula or burger press, smashing them flat into very thin patties. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms, then flip. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Remove and repeat with the remaining beef balls and cheese.
- Step 4: **Assemble the Burgers.** On a serving plate, create a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce. Stack two cheesy smash burger patties on top of the lettuce. Drizzle generously with the prepared Special Sauce. Garnish with additional finely diced white onion and dill pickle slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make your delicious Special Sauce ahead of time; storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days allows the flavors to deepen beautifully for quick assembly later.
- Should you have any leftover patties, gently warm them in a covered skillet over low heat with a tiny splash of water to steam the cheese back to melty perfection without overcooking.
- For an authentic 'Big Mac' feel, stack your two cheesy patties with an extra layer of shredded lettuce and a generous drizzle of Special Sauce right in the middle.
- The true magic of a smash burger lies in a blazing hot pan and an immediate, firm press; don't be shy, smash that patty hard right when it hits the heat for an irresistible crust!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 smash burger patties with cheese, sauce, and toppings
- Calories: 780
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 69g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g