67g Protein Smash Burger Toastie

Ingredients

• 2 slices Protein sourdough bread (The creator used Jason’s protein sourdough, with 10 g protein per slice.)
• 25 g Mozzarella (Place between the bread slices.)
• 140 g Lean ground beef (Divide into two 70 g portions.)
• Salt (To taste, for seasoning the beef.)
• Black pepper (To taste, for seasoning the beef.)
• 2 slices Light cheese (Add one slice to each smash patty.)
• 1 Shallot (Dice; white onion may be substituted.)
• 1 Jalapeño (Dice.)
• 1.5 cloves Garlic (Use 1–2 cloves; mince or finely chop.)
• 1 tbsp Brown stevia (The transcript refers to brown sugar stevia.)
• White vinegar (A splash, added to the shallot-jalapeño relish.)
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (Add to the relish.)
• 20 g Reduced-sugar ketchup (For the secret sauce.)
• 15 g Light mayonnaise (For the secret sauce.)
• 0.5 tsp Mustard (For the secret sauce.)
• Cooking spray (Use to coat both sides of the toastie and the pan as needed.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C), or use the temperature recommended by your appliance. Assemble the toastie by placing 25 g mozzarella between the two slices of protein sourdough.

2. 2

   Lightly coat both outer sides of the assembled sandwich with cooking spray. Place it in the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, until the bread is crisp and the mozzarella is melted. Check toward the end so the bread does not overbrown.

3. 3

   While the toastie cooks, divide the 140 g ground beef into two 70 g balls. Heat a skillet over high heat until very hot.

4. 4

   Place one beef portion in the hot skillet and immediately press it firmly with a spatula into a thin patty. Season the exposed side with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Cook the patty for about 90 seconds, until the underside is deeply browned and crisp around the edges. Flip it, place one slice of light cheese on top, and cook until the cheese melts and the patty is cooked through.

6. 6

   Repeat the process with the second 70 g portion of beef, pressing it into a thin patty, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking about 90 seconds on the first side, then flipping and topping with the second slice of light cheese. Set both finished patties aside.

7. 7

   Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the diced shallot and jalapeño. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.

8. 8

   Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn.

9. 9

   Add the brown stevia, a splash of white vinegar, and the smoked paprika. Stir over medium heat until the mixture is lightly caramelized and glossy, forming a relish.

10. 10

    In a small bowl, mix together the reduced-sugar ketchup, light mayonnaise, and mustard to make the secret sauce.

11. 11

    Remove the crisp, cheesy toastie from the air fryer and open it carefully. Spread some of the secret sauce over the bread, add the two cheesy smash patties, and spoon the shallot-jalapeño relish over them.

12. 12

    Drizzle or spread more secret sauce over the filling, close the sandwich, and serve immediately while the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

Notes

The posted nutrition is approximately 677 calories, 67 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, and 27 g fat per sandwich. The transcript calls the sautéed shallot and jalapeño mixture “relish.”

Nutrition per serving

• main
• lunch
• high-protein
• low-calorie
• smashburger
• sandwich
• air-fried
• quick meal