Smash Burgers

Discover the delightful, crispy, and juicy magic of smash burgers! This recipe showcases how to achieve that perfect crust and melty cheese goodness, all sandwiched between perfectly toasted buns and topped with a delectable homemade sauce.

Ingredients

Burger Patties:
🥩 1.5 pounds ground beef (divided into 12 equal portions)
🧅 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
🧂 Pinch of salt on each burger
⚫ Pinch of black pepper on each burger
🧀 12 slices of cheese
🍔 6 buns
🧈 2 tablespoons butter for toasting the buns

Toppings:
🥬 Lettuce
🍅 Tomatoes

Sauce:
🥛 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🍅 3 tablespoons ketchup
🌭 1 tablespoon mustard
🥒 1 tablespoon relish
🥫 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
🌶️ 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1- Prepare the Beef:

Divide the ground beef into 12 equal portions and roll them into balls. Set aside.

2- Toast the Buns:

Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 2 tablespoons of butter and place the buns cut side down until they are golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.

3- Cook the Patties:

In the same skillet, place 2 to 4 meatballs with enough space between them.
Add a small amount of the sliced onions on top of each meatball. Smash them with a spatula into thin patties.
Season generously with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook until golden brown (approximately 2 minutes) then flip them over.

4- Melt the Cheese:

Once flipped, place one slice of cheese on each patty and let it melt.
Once the cheese has melted, scrape the burgers out of the pan. Repeat the process with the remaining patties.

5- Prepare the Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper until smooth and well combined.

6- Assemble the Burgers:

Start with the bottom bun, spread a layer of the sauce, then add lettuce and tomato slices.
Stack two patties on top of the veggies, add another helping of sauce, and finally crown it with the top bun.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories (per serving): Approximately 650 calories
Nutritional Information (per serving): Protein: 38g, Fats: 41g, Carbohydrates: 29g
Equipment: Cast iron or nonstick skillet, spatula, bowl for sauce