Smash Burgers with Secret Sauce
Once you learn how to make a smash burger, you’ll never go back! This thin burger is juicy and cooks in just a couple minutes, with crispy edges and crust. The key to making a great smash burger is a hot skillet that helps you get crispy, webbed edges. Finish it off with our “secret sauce” and your favorite toppings for an instant hit!
Equipment
- large griddle or cast iron pan
Ingredients
Smash Burgers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 stick butter divided
- salt and pepper or burger seasoning to taste
- American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle for topping
Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tsp pickle juice optional
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Using either a large griddle or cast iron pan heated to high, toast buns with butter; reserve to plates. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions. Loosely form into balls with your hands (do not form patties). Heat cast iron skillet, griddle, or flat top grill to medium-high heat. Add 2 Tablespoons butter and melt. Place ground beef ball onto hot skillet. Using a flat, heavy spatula, smash burgers flat and season with salt and pepper or burger seasoning. Cook undisturbed until edges are browned, about 2 minutes. Flip patties and season with salt and pepper. Place slice of cheese on top of each burger and let melt.
- For the sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper; mix well.
- Place burgers on toasted buns that have been buttered with remaining butter and top with your favorite toppings and sauce.