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Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe

Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe for Ultimate Flavors at Home

Discover the Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe, a quick and customizable meal that guarantees unforgettable flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) Higher fat content for juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Season just before cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground
For the Buns
  • 4 buns Brioche Buns Soft and buttery
For the Cheese
  • 4 slices Cheddar or American Cheese Melts beautifully
For the Easy Secret Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Provides tang
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle Juice Enhances flavors
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce Butter or romaine for crunch
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Ripe slices, can use heirloom
  • 1/2 cup Pickles Bread and butter for sweetness

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all the ingredients and preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Line up your brioche buns, cheese slices, and fresh toppings.
Making Secret Sauce
  1. Combine equal parts mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice in a bowl and mix until smooth.
Forming Patties
  1. Take 2-ounce portions of ground beef and shape them into loose balls, sprinkling with salt and pepper.
Cooking Patties
  1. Place beef balls on the hot grill or skillet and smash each down into patties, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
Adding Cheese
  1. Flip the patties, add cheese on top, and cook for an additional minute until melted.
Assembling Burgers
  1. Spread secret sauce on the bottom half of each bun, add a patty, and top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best results, use high heat, avoid overworking the meat, and consider different toppings for variety.

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