NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 slices center-cut bacon

0.25 oz sharp cheddar cheese

2 small whole grain slider buns

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

2 leaves butter lettuce

2 slices tomato

0 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Divide the ground beef into four 1.25-ounce portions and roll them into balls, then flatten into thin patties slightly wider than the buns.

• 2

  Season the patties generously on both sides with the sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 3

  Place the bacon slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is perfectly crispy.

• 4

  Remove the bacon to drain on a paper towel, keeping the rendered fat in the pan for extra flavor or adding avocado oil if needed.

• 5

  Increase the heat to medium-high and sear the beef patties for 2 minutes per side until a deep, caramelized crust forms.

• 6

  Stack the patties into two double-stacks, place the cheddar cheese on top, and add a splash of water to the pan before covering to melt the cheese.

• 7

  Wipe the pan slightly and toast the slider buns face-down until they are golden brown and warm.

• 8

  Build the sliders by layering the double patties, crispy bacon, tomato slices, and butter lettuce onto the toasted buns.