Jerk Smashed Burger

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add ground chuck to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Season the ground chuck with green onions.
  3. 3Season the ground chuck with Jamrock Spice Jerk Seasoning.
  4. 4Add Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning to the ground chuck.
  5. 5Mix the ground chuck and seasonings until well combined.
  6. 6Form four evenly sized balls of the seasoned ground chuck.
  7. 7Place the ground chuck balls into a nice hot skillet.
  8. 8Press the ground chuck balls down using parchment paper and a heavy bowl to smash them into patties.
  9. 9Flip the patties over once browned.
  10. 10Fry the plantains until they are golden brown.
  11. 11Remove the plantains from the pan and place them on parchment paper.
  12. 12Smash the plantains using parchment paper and a heavy lid.
  13. 13Return the smashed plantains to the pan and fry them again until they are golden brown.
  14. 14Add cheese to the burger patties while still in the skillet.
  15. 15Add some simple homemade ranch at the bottom of the smashed plantain.
  16. 16Place a cheeseburger patty on top of the ranch.
  17. 17Add purple red onions on top of the cheeseburger patty.
  18. 18Add sliced avocado on top of the onions.
  19. 19Place the second smashed plantain on top to complete the burger.
  20. 20Smash the burger down gently.

Ingredients

  • 1.15 lb Ground chuck (80% lean, 20% fat)
  • Green onions
  • Jamrock Spice Jerk Seasoning
  • Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 Plantains
  • Cheese
  • Ranch
  • Purple red onions
  • Avocado

Equipment

Mixing bowlSkilletTongsSpatulaParchment paperBowlKnifePlate