Description
Experience the ultimate flavor sensation with this Smash Burger Recipe featuring a delectable easy secret sauce. Each burger boasts a perfectly crispy edge and juicy center, topped with melty cheese and fresh veggies. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, these smash burgers promise to create unforgettable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice to create the secret sauce.
- Form the ground beef into four loose balls and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place each ball on the hot grill or skillet and smash down firmly to form patties. Cook for about 3 minutes until crispy edges form.
- Flip the patties and immediately top each with a slice of cheese; cook for an additional minute until melted.
- Assemble burgers by spreading secret sauce on both sides of brioche buns and layering with patties and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg