NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6.5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 tbsp avocado oil

2 small whole wheat slider buns

1 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce

0.25 cup red onion

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

0.25 cup arugula

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

PREPARATION

• 1

  Thinly slice the red onion and place in a small bowl with the apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt; set aside to quick-pickle for 10 minutes.

• 2

  Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and shape them into small patties slightly wider than the slider buns.

• 3

  Season both sides of the patties evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

• 4

  Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

• 5

  Place the beef patties in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and the internal temperature reaches your preference.

• 6

  During the final minute of cooking, brush the tops of the patties with the sugar-free BBQ sauce to glaze them.

• 7

  Remove the beef from the pan and lightly toast the slider buns in the remaining juices for 30 seconds until warm.

• 8

  Assemble the sliders by placing the BBQ-glazed patties on the bottom buns, topped with fresh arugula and the drained pickled onions.