# Smash Burger

This recipe shows how to make a smash burger, which is said to be better than a regular burger because of the perfect ratio of meat to toppings.

- Total time: 123 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 salt
- 1 pepper
- 1 white onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 lettuce
- 1 pickles
- 1 cheddar cheese
- 2 brioche buns
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 grated pickle
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper

## Instructions

1. Divide 1 lb of ground beef into four equal sections and shape each into a round, compacted ball. Refrigerate while preparing toppings.
2. Prepare toppings: thinly slice onions and tomatoes, and slice pickles and lettuce.
3. Add a ball of meat to a super hot pan and flatten it out using parchment paper in between, or two spatulas.
4. Carefully flatten the patties, being careful not to make them too thin.
5. Top with cheddar cheese, cover, and cook until cheese melts.
6. Remove from heat and toast the brioche buns.
7. Make the burger sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, grated pickles, pickle juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
8. Assemble the burger, starting with lettuce on the bottom bun, followed by tomato (seasoned), the cooked patty, onions, pickles, and the burger sauce.
9. Top with the other bun and enjoy!

## Equipment

- knife
- plate
- frying pan
- burger press or two spatulas
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd1SFt57/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f04efd1d-5cb1-4665-bded-c779d5358308
- Extracted: 2025-02-15

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