Paleo Smashed Burger

Elevate your burger night with this mouthwatering Paleo Smashed Burger recipe, perfect for anyone craving a healthier, grain-free twist on a classic favorite. Featuring flavorful, grass-fed ground beef seasoned with garlic and onion powder, these patties are smashed to golden perfection in a hot cast-iron skillet for irresistibly crispy edges. Instead of buns, fresh romaine lettuce leaves cradle layers of juicy tomato, crisp red onion, tangy pickles, creamy avocado, and a double punch of Dijon and whole seed mustard, making each bite both satisfying and paleo-friendly. Quick to prepare and packed with clean, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a go-to for burger enthusiasts looking to keep things light, gluten-free, and utterly delicious. Serve these stacked beauties with a side of roasted sweet potato fries or a refreshing summer salad for the ultimate paleo feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 medium, sliced tomato
• 0.5 medium, sliced red onion
• 4 slices pickles
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons whole seed mustard
• 1 ripe, sliced avocado

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix lightly until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.

Step 2

Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions and roll them into balls.

Step 3

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat. Add the avocado oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Place a beef ball into the hot skillet and immediately press down using a sturdy spatula or a cast iron press to flatten the burger until thin. Do this in batches if necessary, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet.

Step 5

Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until crispy brown on the outside and cooked to your preferred doneness.

Step 6

While the burgers are cooking, prep the toppings and set out the romaine lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion, pickles, avocado slices, and both types of mustard.

Step 7

Once the burgers are done, assemble each Paleo smashed burger by placing a patty onto a romaine lettuce leaf, followed by slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, avocado, and a smear each of dijon and whole seed mustard.

Step 8

Top with another lettuce leaf and serve immediately. Repeat for all burgers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(890.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1548.1

Total Fat 115.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 3846.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 100.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222.4mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 1984.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.0%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 8.6%