Smash Burger with Easy Sauce

Smash Burger with Easy Sauce

Smash Burger with Easy Sauce features a perfectly crispy, juicy beef patty smashed onto a hot griddle, creating a delicious caramelized crust. Topped with a simple yet flavorful sauce, this burger is a quick and satisfying meal, delivering classic flavors with every bite.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Smash Burger with Easy Sauce

Prep Time: 18

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Ingredients

For the Burger Patties:

1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20), divided into 8 portions (about 3 oz each)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Garlic powder (optional), to taste
4 slices medium cheddar cheese (thick-sliced preferred)

For the Sauce:

⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp yellow mustard

Toppings:

4 burger buns (brioche buns recommended)
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 dill pickles, sliced into 12 rounds

Instructions

Prepare the Burger Patties:
Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 oz each).
Gently roll portions into loose balls.
Cover and refrigerate patties while preparing other ingredients (cold patties sear better).
Prep the Toppings and Buns:
Remove any wilted lettuce leaves and finely shred remaining lettuce.
Slice tomato, onion, and pickles.
Butter buns and toast cut-side down on a skillet or griddle over medium heat until golden brown.
Cook the Patties:
Preheat griddle or skillet to medium-high heat.
Place 2 to 4 burger balls on the hot surface.
Immediately cover each ball with parchment paper and smash into thin patties using a spatula or burger press.
Remove parchment paper and season patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add ½ teaspoon burger sauce to each patty.
Cook about 2 minutes, until browned and juices begin to rise.
Flip patties with a spatula at a 45° angle to maintain the seared crust.
Cook an additional minute, then place cheese slices on half of the patties.
Top cheese-covered patties with remaining patties to form double stacks.
Remove from heat once cheese has melted.
Assemble the Burgers:
Spread burger sauce on the bottom bun.
Add 3 pickle slices, shredded lettuce, 2 tomato slices, and onion rings.
Top with double patty and finish with the top bun.

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