Garlic Butter Smash Burger with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 1 low-carb burger bun
• 0.5 tbsp low-fat butter (For garlic butter)
• 0.5 tbsp minced garlic (For garlic butter)
• parsley (For garlic butter; amount not specified)
• 0.25 tbsp low-fat butter (For caramelized onions)
• 3 tbsp onion (Diced, for caramelizing)
• 8 oz extra-lean ground beef
• 2 tsp onion powder (For seasoning the beef)
• 2 tsp garlic powder (For seasoning the beef)
• 2 tsp paprika (For seasoning the beef)
• salt and pepper (For seasoning the beef, to taste)
• 2 fat-free cheese slices
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (For burger sauce)
• 1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup (For burger sauce)
• 0.5 tbsp dill relish (For burger sauce)
• 1 tsp mustard (For burger sauce)
• 1 tsp distilled white vinegar (For burger sauce)
• 0.25 tsp onion powder (For burger sauce)
• salt and pepper (For burger sauce, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat a pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Combine the low-fat butter, minced garlic, and parsley to make the garlic butter. Brush the cut sides of the burger bun with the garlic butter.

3. 3

   Place the bun cut-side down in the pan and smash it against the pan. Flip it when it becomes golden, then continue to toast until crispy. Set aside.

4. 4

   Add the diced onion and the low-fat butter for the onions to the pan over medium heat. Stir until the onions caramelize.

5. 5

   Season the ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Separate the beef into two equal pieces.

6. 6

   Increase the pan to high heat and add the two beef portions.

7. 7

   Immediately smash each beef portion with parchment paper and a spatula, flattening the patties as much as desired.

8. 8

   Flip the patties and cook until they reach the desired doneness.

9. 9

   Add one fat-free cheese slice to each patty.

10. 10

    Combine the Greek yogurt, sugar-free ketchup, dill relish, mustard, distilled white vinegar, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the burger sauce.

11. 11

    Assemble the burger in this order: bottom bun, burger sauce, first patty, second patty, caramelized onions, more burger sauce, and top bun.

12. 12

    Serve the burger. Fries may be air-fried or baked while preparing the burger patties.

Notes

The source states approximately 475 calories, 8 g fat, 34 g carbohydrates, and 69 g protein per burger. Regular burger buns may be substituted for the low-carb bun. Flatter patties cook faster. If the buns are prepared in advance, toast them before assembling for extra crispiness. The source does not specify exact cooking times or a target internal temperature; cook the patties to the desired doneness.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• smash burger
• American
• stovetop
• caramelized onions
• quick meal
• lower-carb