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Smash Burgers

Ingredients

  • - FOR THE FRY SAUCE -
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle brine
  • - FOR THE PATTIES -
  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
  • Steak seasoning, to taste (or Kosher salt & black pepper)
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • - COMMON TOPPINGS -
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Sliced tomato
  • Sliced dill pickle
  • Sliced onion

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: For the Fry Sauce: Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.  Set aside.

Step 2: For the Smash Burgers: Divide beef into 4, 4-ounce balls.  Do not roll super smooth, just roughly shape into round forms.

Step 3: Cut or tear 4 sheets of parchment paper or foil into about 5-inch squares.

Step 4: Prepare all burger toppings and buns, and set aside.

Step 5: Heat a large flat-top grill pan, or a large cast-iron pan, to medium heat.  Once hot, brush lightly with a neutral oil.  Place one portion of beef on pan at a time, place parchment square on top, place sturdy large spatula on top and immediately press down, using your hand, smashing beef to a thin patty, about 1/3-inch thick.

Step 6: Remove parchment/foil and sprinkle seasoning on top.  Repeat with remaining burgers.  Let cook until golden brown on bottom and edges, about 2-3 minutes.  Flip burgers, season on remaining side, and immediately top with cheese.  Cook for an additional 1 minute or so.

Step 7: Spread sauce on buns, place cooked burgers & toppings on prepared buns, and serve!

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