Beef Smash Burgers

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by making the burger sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
  2. 2Start by making the burger sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
  3. 3Start by making the burger sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
  4. 4Mix the sauce well until everything is combined.
  5. 5Mix the sauce well until everything is combined.
  6. 6Mix the sauce well until everything is combined.
  7. 7Heat a pan and brush it with oil.
  8. 8Heat a pan and brush it with oil.
  9. 9Heat a pan and brush it with oil.
  10. 10Place onion slices on the pan to caramelize alongside the patties.
  11. 11Place onion slices on the pan to caramelize alongside the patties.
  12. 12Place onion slices on the pan to caramelize alongside the patties.
  13. 13Form balls of minced beef, ensuring it has at least 20% fat.
  14. 14Form balls of minced beef, ensuring it has at least 20% fat.
  15. 15Form balls of minced beef, ensuring it has at least 20% fat.
  16. 16Place the beef balls on the hot pan next to the onions.
  17. 17Place the beef balls on the hot pan next to the onions.
  18. 18Place the beef balls on the hot pan next to the onions.
  19. 19Smash the beef balls flat using a potato masher to create the smash burger patties.
  20. 20Smash the beef balls flat using a potato masher to create the smash burger patties.
  21. 21Smash the beef balls flat using a potato masher to create the smash burger patties.
  22. 22Season the smashed patties with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  23. 23Season the smashed patties with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  24. 24Season the smashed patties with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  25. 25Flip the patties and onions to cook the other side.
  26. 26Flip the patties and onions to cook the other side.
  27. 27Flip the patties and onions to cook the other side.
  28. 28Place slices of cheddar cheese on top of the cooked patties to melt.
  29. 29Place slices of cheddar cheese on top of the cooked patties to melt.
  30. 30Place slices of cheddar cheese on top of the cooked patties to melt.
  31. 31Toast the brioche buns on the pan.
  32. 32Toast the brioche buns on the pan.
  33. 33Toast the brioche buns on the pan.
  34. 34Assemble the burger by placing lettuce on the toasted bun.
  35. 35Assemble the burger by placing lettuce on the toasted bun.
  36. 36Assemble the burger by placing lettuce on the toasted bun.
  37. 37Add a beef patty with melted cheese on top of the lettuce.
  38. 38Add a beef patty with melted cheese on top of the lettuce.
  39. 39Add a beef patty with melted cheese on top of the lettuce.
  40. 40Spoon some burger sauce over the patty.
  41. 41Spoon some burger sauce over the patty.
  42. 42Spoon some burger sauce over the patty.
  43. 43Add another beef patty.
  44. 44Add another beef patty.
  45. 45Add another beef patty.
  46. 46Place tomato slices and caramelized onions on the patty.
  47. 47Place tomato slices and caramelized onions on the patty.
  48. 48Place tomato slices and caramelized onions on the patty.
  49. 49Spread more burger sauce on the top bun.
  50. 50Spread more burger sauce on the top bun.
  51. 51Spread more burger sauce on the top bun.
  52. 52Cover the burger with the top bun.
  53. 53Cover the burger with the top bun.
  54. 54Cover the burger with the top bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • as required onions
  • as required onions
  • as required onions
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Lettuce
  • Lettuce
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Tomato
  • Tomato
  • Caramelised onions
  • Caramelised onions
  • Caramelised onions
  • Brioche buns
  • Brioche buns
  • Brioche buns
  • 0.5 cup Mayo
  • 0.5 cup Mayo
  • 0.5 cup Mayo
  • 0.33 cup Ketchup
  • 0.33 cup Ketchup
  • 0.33 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

Panoil brushPotato masherSpatula

Tips

  • Use beef with at least 20% fat for juicy burgers.
  • Smash the patties well for a crispy crust and a juicy center.
  • Season the patties with salt, pepper, and paprika to let the meat's natural taste shine through.