NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 slice center-cut bacon

0.25 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 small whole wheat slider buns

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0 tsp avocado oil

2 leaves butter lettuce

2 slices tomato

PREPARATION

• 1

  Place the bacon in a cold skillet and turn the heat to medium, cooking until the fat has rendered and the strips are perfectly crispy.

• 2

  While the bacon cooks, divide the lean ground beef into two equal portions and form them into small patties slightly wider than the slider buns.

• 3

  Season both sides of the beef patties evenly with the sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 4

  Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet to drain on a paper towel, then wipe out the excess grease and add the avocado oil to the pan.

• 5

  Increase the heat to medium-high and sear the beef patties for about 3 minutes per side until a savory golden crust forms.

• 6

  Place the sharp cheddar cheese on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking and cover the pan briefly to melt it thoroughly.

• 7

  Lightly toast the slider buns in the same pan or a toaster until the edges are golden and fragrant.

• 8

  Assemble the sliders by placing the cheesy patties on the bun bases, followed by two slices of bacon per slider, tomato, and lettuce.