# Beef Smash Burgers

Juicy beef smash burgers inspired by Courage the Cowardly Dog.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Start by making the burger sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
2. Mix the sauce well until everything is combined.
3. Heat a pan and brush it with oil.
4. Place onion slices on the pan to caramelize alongside the patties.
5. Form balls of minced beef, ensuring it has at least 20% fat.
6. Place the beef balls on the hot pan next to the onions.
7. Smash the beef balls flat using a potato masher to create the smash burger patties.
8. Season the smashed patties with salt, pepper, and paprika.
9. Flip the patties and onions to cook the other side.
10. Place slices of cheddar cheese on top of the cooked patties to melt.
11. Toast the brioche buns on the pan.
12. Assemble the burger by placing lettuce on the toasted bun.
13. Add a beef patty with melted cheese on top of the lettuce.
14. Spoon some burger sauce over the patty.
15. Add another beef patty.
16. Place tomato slices and caramelized onions on the patty.
17. Spread more burger sauce on the top bun.
18. Cover the burger with the top bun.

## Equipment

- Pan
- oil brush
- Potato masher
- Spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL5CvqIoO10/?igsh=MWE1czE2ZTA4NGQ3dg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4659926d-58f3-4182-8577-09fedf487fb2
- Extracted: 2025-07-12

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