NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 slice center-cut bacon

0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 slice sprouted grain bread

0.5 tsp avocado oil

1 tsp Dijon mustard

2 leaves butter lettuce

2 slices tomato

0.25 cup red onion

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Place the bacon slices in a cold skillet and turn the heat to medium, cooking until crispy, then remove and set aside on a paper towel.

• 2

  Divide the ground beef into two equal-sized balls and season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Wipe the excess bacon grease from the skillet, add the avocado oil, and place the beef balls in the hot pan.

• 4

  Immediately press the beef balls down with a heavy spatula to create thin, smashed patties and sear for 2-3 minutes until a deep crust forms.

• 5

  Flip the patties, place the cheddar cheese on one patty to melt, and cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked through.

• 6

  Toast the sprouted grain bread slices in the same skillet until the edges are golden and crisp.

• 7

  Assemble the melt by spreading Dijon mustard on one slice of bread, followed by the lettuce, tomato, red onion, both beef patties, and the crispy bacon.

• 8

  Top with the second slice of bread and slice in half to serve.