Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce Recipe
This irresistible Smash Burger recipe features juicy, crispy-edged beef patties cooked on a hot grill or skillet, topped with melted American cheese and a homemade easy secret sauce. Served on soft brioche buns with fresh lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions for a perfect classic burger experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onions
Secret Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat to ensure the perfect sear on the burger patties.
- Prepare Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
- Form Patties: Divide the ground beef into four loose balls. Season each ball generously with salt and black pepper.
- Cook Patties: Place each beef ball on the hot grill or skillet. Smash down firmly with a spatula to form thin patties. Cook for about 3 minutes until crispy edges develop.
- Flip and Cheese: Flip the patties carefully and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each. Cook for an additional 1 minute until the cheese melts.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread the secret sauce on both halves of the brioche buns. Layer with the cooked patties and add desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for optimal juiciness and flavor.
- For extra crispy edges, ensure the grill or skillet is properly preheated.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.
- Toast brioche buns lightly if desired for extra texture.
- Secret sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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