High-Protein

American Flag Beef Patty Stack

A patriotic double-smash burger patty stack with sharp cheddar, crispy onion crisps, tomato, and a bold special sauce. Keto-friendly wrapped in lettuce.

15mPrep
12mCook
4Servings
510Calories
44gProtein

Ingredients

  • ground beef (80/20)
  • sharp cheddar cheese slices
  • butter lettuce leaves
  • tomato, sliced
  • onion, thin-sliced
  • mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard
  • ketchup (low-sugar)
  • smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 8 whole sharp cheddar cheese slices
  • 8 whole butter lettuce leaves
  • 2 whole tomato, sliced
  • 1 whole onion, thin-sliced
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (low-sugar)
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Divide beef into 8 equal balls (3 oz each). Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
  3. Place beef balls in skillet two at a time and smash flat with a spatula. Cook 2 min per side.
  4. Add cheddar to each patty in last 30 seconds, cover briefly to melt.
  5. Mix mayo, Dijon, and ketchup for special sauce.
  6. Layer two patties in butter lettuce cups with tomato, onion, and sauce.

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