Name: Smash Burgers with Special Sauce – The Best Smash Burger Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) 80/20 ground beef; kosher salt and black pepper to taste; 4 brioche buns; 4 slices American cheese; 1 tbsp butter; 6-8 dill pickle slices; 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced; lettuce leaves (optional); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles; 1 tsp pickle juice; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Description

A quick and easy guide to making crispy edged, juicy smash burgers topped with a tangy special sauce. Perfect for game day or backyard cookouts.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) 80/20 ground beef

kosher salt and black pepper to taste

4 brioche buns

4 slices American cheese

1 tbsp butter

6–8 dill pickle slices

1/2 small onion, thinly sliced

lettuce leaves (optional)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles

1 tsp pickle juice

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Divide beef into 4 loose 4-ounce balls and keep chilled

2. Preheat a cast-iron griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat

3. Place a beef ball on the hot surface and smash with a spatula to 1/4-inch thickness

4. Season the patty with salt and pepper immediately after smashing

5. Cook undisturbed for 1½ to 2 minutes until edges are crisp

6. Flip the patty and top with American cheese, cooking 30 seconds more

7. Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, pickle juice, paprika and garlic powder for the sauce

8. Toast buttered buns on the griddle, spread sauce on both sides, layer burger, cheese, pickles, onion and lettuce, then top and serve

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pan-fry
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger

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