Smashed Burger
Main Ingredients
- Thin beef patty (80/20 ground beef, smashed thin on griddle)
- Soft burger bun (potato or brioche style)
- American or cheddar cheese slice
- Caramelized onions (or raw thinly sliced)
- Pickles (dill slices)
- Lettuce (shredded or leaf)
- Special smashed burger sauce (mayo + ketchup + mustard + relish + spices)
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Cocking Steps
- Heat a heavy cast-iron griddle or skillet until very hot.
- Take a loose ball of ground beef (about 120-150g), place on griddle and immediately smash it very thin with a burger press or heavy spatula.
- Season the top generously with salt and pepper while cooking.
- After 1-2 minutes when edges are crispy and brown, flip the patty.
- Place cheese slice on top and let it melt while the other side cooks (another 1 minute).
- Toast the buns on the griddle with a little butter.
- Assemble: Spread special sauce on bottom bun, add shredded lettuce, smashed cheesy patty, caramelized onions, pickles, and top bun.
- Serve immediately while the edges are still crispy.