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A juicy, double-patty smash burger with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a toasted bun.

Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe with Secret Sauce Magic

This recipe shows you how to make delicious smash burgers using a special sauce. It is perfect for home cooks looking to make an elevated casual meal.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 730
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Smash Burger Patties
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef, 80/20, divided into 8 portions (3oz each)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste garlic powder optional
  • 4 slices medium cheddar cheese thick-sliced
Burger Sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
Toppings
  • 4 burger buns brioche buns recommended
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 1/2 red onion sliced into thin rings
  • 2 Dill Pickles cut into 12 slices

Equipment

  • Griddle or large skillet
  • Burger press or sturdy spatula
  • Metal spatula

Method
 

  1. Divide the beef into 8 equal portions, about 3 oz each. Roll them loosely into balls. Cover the balls and refrigerate them while you prepare the other ingredients. The meat must be cold when it touches the hot cooking surface.
  2. Remove any wilted leaves from the lettuce and shred it finely. Slice the tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
  3. Butter the burger buns and toast them over medium heat until the buttered side is golden brown.
  4. Increase the griddle heat to medium/high. Place 2 to 4 burger balls onto the hot griddle. Quickly place a square of parchment paper over the meat and use a burger press or spatula to firmly smash straight down into a thin patty.
  5. Peel back and discard the parchment paper. Season the smashed patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the burger sauce to each patty.
  6. Cook the patties for 2 minutes on the first side, or until a sear forms and juices appear on the surface. Scrape under the burger with a metal spatula held at a 45-degree angle to lift the caramelized part, and flip the patty.
  7. Cook the flipped side for 1 minute more. Top half of the patties with sliced cheese and immediately cover that patty with a second patty to create a double burger. Repeat this process for the remaining burgers and move them to a platter as they finish cooking.
  8. Place the burger sauce on the bottom bun. Top with 3 pickle slices, shredded lettuce, 2 tomato slices, and the thin sliced onion. Add the double patty and place the top bun on the burger.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcal

Notes

This recipe creates a simple sauce by mixing mayonnaise and mustard. You can add other ingredients like ketchup or relish to adjust the flavor profile to your preference.

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