20 min3x the proteinHealthy Smashburger
A lean, crispy-edged smashburger with all the diner flavor and half the grease.
Healthier swap for Classic diner smashburger with fries
Why it's better
vs. Classic diner smashburger with fries
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 421 kcal
- Protein
- 38g protein
- Carbs
- 22g carbs
- Fat
- 18g fat
- Sugar
- 3g sugar
- Sodium
- 541mg sodium
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- 300g
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- 2 slices
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Ingredients
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Steps
- 1Divide beef into 4 loose balls and season with salt and pepper.
- 2Smash each ball flat in a hot nonstick pan and sear 2 minutes per side.
- 3Top with cheese in the last 30 seconds to melt.
- 4Build burgers on toasted buns with pickles, onion, and lettuce.
Tips
- Swap in lettuce wraps instead of buns for a lower-carb version.
Ingredients
0 of 4 checked off
- 300g
- 2
- 2 slices
- to taste
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Steps
- 1Divide beef into 4 loose balls and season with salt and pepper.
- 2Smash each ball flat in a hot nonstick pan and sear 2 minutes per side.
- 3Top with cheese in the last 30 seconds to melt.
- 4Build burgers on toasted buns with pickles, onion, and lettuce.
Tips
- Swap in lettuce wraps instead of buns for a lower-carb version.
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Swap for: McDonald's Big Mac + medium fries
All the special-sauce, pickle, and beef flavor of a Big Mac, deconstructed into a fast, low-carb bowl.
Wendy's Lightened-Up Baconator Stack
Swap for: Wendy's Baconator
Two juicy grilled beef patties stacked with real bacon and melted cheese — same over-the-top stack, less grease.
Burger King High-Protein Flame-Grilled Whopper
Swap for: Burger King Whopper
A juicy, char-grilled beef stack with all the classic flame-grilled flavor, on a lighter bun with real toppings.



