Smash Burgers
This smash burger is packed with flavor from my secret meat blend, melted American cheese, and a rich dijonnaise sauce, all stacked on a toasted brioche bun. I have it ready to serve in just 30 minutes, and I’m confident that once you try it, it’ll be your new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 Kg 80/20 ground beef
- 4 finely minced strips of bacon
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- dash of Tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 8 American cheese slices
- 4 leaves of green leaf lettuce
- 2 thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
- 1 peeled and thinly sliced red onion
- 2 thinly sliced dill pickles
- 4 toasted brioche burger buns
- dijonnaise sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl thoroughly mix the beef, bacon, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, paprika, and Tabasco sauce.
- Create 8 equal size meat balls and place them on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and quickly place in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron pan or griddle to medium to medium-high heat and add on the oil.
- Add the burger meat balls to the hot surface and immediately press down using a burger press and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until juices start to appear on the top of the uncooked side of the burger. See video.
- Flip the burger over and immediately add on the cheese and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- To assemble: Layer with bottom toasted bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, cheeseburger patties, dijonnaise, and top bun, and serve.