Description
Smashed patty burgers redefine classic American comfort cuisine with crispy edges and rich flavor profiles. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and signature secret sauce create an irresistible sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 slices American cheese
Burger Assembly Ingredients:
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tomato slices
- ½ onion, sliced
- 4 pickle slices
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper until a smooth, tangy secret sauce forms. Refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Divide 80/20 ground beef (or ) into 4-ounce portions, gently rolling each into loose spheres. Generously season each beef ball with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy griddle over high heat until smoking. Place beef balls onto the scorching surface and immediately press down firmly with a sturdy spatula, creating thin, crispy-edged patties approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Cook patties for 2 minutes on the first side, allowing a rich golden-brown crust to develop. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes for medium doneness, ensuring a juicy interior while maintaining crisp exterior edges.
- While patties rest, lightly toast brioche or potato burger buns until golden and slightly crisp. Spread a generous layer of prepared secret sauce on both top and bottom bun surfaces.
- Layer crisp lettuce leaves, sliced ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and tangy dill pickle rounds onto the bottom bun. Place hot smashed patties directly on top of the vegetable bed.
- Crown the burger with the sauce-coated top bun, pressing gently to meld all flavors. Slice diagonally and serve immediately with additional secret sauce on the side.
Notes
- Chill the secret sauce for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and intensify.
- Smash patties gently but firmly to create crispy, caramelized edges that lock in juicy beef flavor.
- Opt for high-heat cooking to develop a delicious golden-brown crust on the burger’s exterior.
- Toast buns until golden and slightly crispy to provide a sturdy base for your burger layers.
- Customize toppings based on personal preference, mixing fresh and crunchy ingredients for maximum texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg