Lean Smash Burgers (Macro Friendly)

1. Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth and refrigerate while cooking.

2. Divide beef into 4 loose balls, approximately 3½ oz each.

3. Mix salt, pepper, and MSG, and season the outside of each beef ball just before cooking.

4. Heat a cast-iron skillet or flat top over high heat and lightly coat with spray.

5. Place beef balls down and smash them thin immediately, holding pressure for 8–10 seconds.

6. Cook for 2–3 minutes until a deep crust forms, then flip and add low-fat cheese.

7. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted, then repeat with remaining patties.

8. Toast buns until lightly golden.

9. Assemble the burger starting with the bottom bun, then sauce, lettuce, two patties, pickles, and top bun.