NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 medium yellow onion

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 slice cheddar cheese

2 small whole wheat slider buns

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Thinly slice the yellow onion into half-moons.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat; add the onions and a pinch of salt, cooking for 10-12 minutes until soft and deeply browned.

• 3

  While onions cook, divide the ground beef into two equal portions and season both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 4

  Increase heat to medium-high in a separate cast-iron or stainless steel skillet.

• 5

  Place the beef portions in the hot skillet and use a heavy spatula to press them down firmly into thin, smashed patties.

• 6

  Sear for 2-3 minutes until a crispy crust forms, then flip and immediately top each patty with half a slice of cheddar cheese.

• 7

  Cover the pan for 30 seconds to melt the cheese while the bottom finishes cooking.

• 8

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

• 9

  Assemble by placing the cheesy patties on the bun bottoms, piling high with caramelized onions, and closing with the top buns.