NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef 93% lean

2 slice center-cut bacon

1 slice low-fat cheddar cheese

1 whole whole wheat slider buns

2 leaf romaine lettuce

2 slice tomato

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a cold skillet, lay the bacon slices flat and turn the heat to medium. Cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, then remove and drain on a paper towel.

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

  Wipe out the excess bacon grease from the skillet, add the avocado oil, and return to medium-high heat.

• 5

  Place the patties in the hot skillet and sear for 3 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.

• 6

  During the last minute of cooking, cut the cheese slice into four squares, stack two on each patty, and cover the pan briefly to melt.

• 7

  Split the slider buns and lightly toast them in the skillet or a toaster oven until warm.

• 8

  Assemble the sliders by placing the patties on the bottom buns, topping each with a slice of crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato before closing with the top bun.