Ingredients
To make these Keto Big Mac Smash Burgers, you’ll need a few simple ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 keto-friendly hamburger buns or lettuce wraps
If you can’t find keto-friendly buns, lettuce wraps are a fantastic alternative. They offer a crunchy texture that pairs beautifully with the juicy burger.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to make sure your Keto Big Mac Smash Burgers are a hit at the dinner table:
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Divide the beef into 8 equal portions and form into balls. Place each ball onto the hot grill or skillet and smash down with a spatula to form thin patties.
- Cook each patty for about 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and add a slice of cheddar cheese on top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, and dill pickle relish to create the special sauce.
- Toast the keto-friendly buns or prepare your lettuce wraps for assembly.
- Spread a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom bun or lettuce wrap, followed by a layer of shredded lettuce, a cheesy beef patty, chopped onions, and pickles. Top with another cheesy patty and a little more sauce. Finish with the top bun or wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International