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Smash Burger Recipe

Ultimate Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce Bliss

This Smash Burger Recipe transforms meals into unforgettable feasts with juicy, crispy goodness and an easy secret sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Buns
  • 4 pieces Brioche Buns
For the Cheese
  • 4 slices Cheese Slices (American, cheddar, or pepper jack)
For the Secret Sauce
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle Juice
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce fresh
  • 1 cup Tomatoes sliced
  • ½ cup Pickles

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Spatula
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Irresistible Smash Burger with Easy Secret Sauce
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients. Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Slice tomatoes, wash lettuce, and prepare pickles.
  2. Make the Secret Sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice until smooth. Adjust to taste.
  3. Form Patties: Take about 2 ounces of ground beef and form it into a loose ball. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Smash Patties: Grill or skillet the beef balls and press down to flatten. Cook for about 3 minutes until edges are crispy.
  5. Add Cheese: Flip patties, add cheese on top, and melt for an additional minute.
  6. Assemble Burgers: Spread secret sauce on the bottom half of each bun, add the cheesy patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickles; top with other half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite ingredients and toppings for a personal experience. Store leftover patties in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap individual patties and they'll last up to 3 months.

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