Low Sodium Classic Smash Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings without compromising on health with this Low Sodium Classic Smash Burger recipe! Featuring a juicy 80/20 ground beef patty seasoned with fragrant garlic and onion powders, smoky paprika, and freshly cracked black pepper, this burger delivers maximum flavor with minimal salt. Smashed to perfection in a sizzling cast-iron skillet, each patty is topped with creamy low-sodium cheddar cheese for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Paired with fluffy sodium-free potato buns, crisp lettuce, vibrant slices of tomato, and optional buttery avocado, this burger strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick and wholesome meal for burger lovers looking to lower their sodium intake. Perfect for family dinners, cookouts, or casual weeknight meals!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 pieces Potato hamburger buns, no added sodium
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato, sliced
- 4 slices Low sodium cheddar cheese slices
- 0.5 avocado Avocado slices (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Divide the meat into four equal portions, rolling each into a loose ball.
Step 2
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Step 3
Place one of the beef balls in the skillet and press down firmly with a spatula to flatten into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until edges are brown and crispy.
Step 4
Flip the patty using the spatula, and place a slice of low sodium cheddar cheese on top. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Step 5
Remove the patty from the skillet and place it on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining portions of beef, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Step 6
Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the skillet or under a broiler for about 1 minute until slightly crispy.
Step 7
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by the burger patty with cheese, a slice of tomato, and optional avocado slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
Step 8
Serve the burgers immediately, allowing everyone to enjoy a flavorful, low sodium meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (991.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2445.5 |
| Total Fat 170.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 503.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 546.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 112.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.8g | |
| Protein 124.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 52.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1094.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2220.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories