Begin by gathering all your ingredients for these Mouthwatering Keto Smash Burgers. Slice a large tomato into 1/4-inch rounds and set it aside with the shredded iceberg lettuce, sugar-free pickles, and keto buns.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 lb of ground beef with 3/4 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, if desired. Gently mix with your hands until just combined.

Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal parts and shape them into loose balls.

Place a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 375°F.

Place 4 beef balls on the griddle, leaving space between each. Cover each ball with parchment paper and press down with a spatula to flatten them into 1/4-inch thick patties.

Cook the patties without moving them for about 1-2 minutes until the edges turn crispy.

Carefully flip each patty and cook for an additional 1 minute.

With just a minute left of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty.

Transfer the cooked patties to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining beef balls.

For each burger, stack two melted patties together.

If desired, toast your keto buns and assemble your burgers with the patties, shredded lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and tangy pickles.