Smashburgers Home Style Recipes

HOMEMADE SMASH BURGER RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill. Preheat your flat-top grill, griddle, or 12" cast iron skillet to medium-high heat.
• Form the meat patties. Divide the ground beef into 8 even sections. Loosely form the meat into balls and set aside.
• Make the homemade burger sauce. Combine all ingredients for the burger sauce in a small bowl and stir to combine.
• Grill the onions and smash the burgers. Spread some clarified butter on the grill or cast iron skillet and add the onions. Grill the onions until they start to soften. Divide the onions into 8 sections on your grill. Place a meat "ball" on top of each pile of onions and smash the ball flat with a spatula.
• Grill the smashburgers. Season the flattened meat patties with Beef Seasoning and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip the burgers, add a slice of American cheese to each patty, and continue grilling for 3-4 minutes.
• Toast the buns. While the burgers are cooking, melt more clarified butter on the cast iron skillet next to the burgers and place the buns cut side down on the grill. Brush more butter on the tops of the buns and toast for 1-2 minutes until the buns begin to turn golden brown. Do not flip.
• Assemble the smashburgers. Remove the buns and meat from the grill. Place a dollop of burger sauce on the bottom bun, top with a cheesy patty and grilled onions, and finish with a bun. You can also make these with a double patty and 4 buns, if desired.

SMASHBURGERS - HOME-STYLE

Steps:

• Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for several minutes. Take a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil and fold in half, then in half again, forming a square with four layers. Have a large can or small, heavy skillet at the ready.
• Divide ground beef into four portions and gently form into four loosely packed balls. Working in batches, lightly brush the griddle with butter and toast the buns cut-side down until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Brush the griddle with more butter and add 1 ball of beef. Immediately and carefully, press the aluminum foil down on the ball, with your palm, then form quickly with fingers around outside edges of the burger. Immediately place can or skillet over the foil and press down to even out the burger. Count to 10.
• Remove the can or skillet and the foil, season the burgers and continue cooking, without moving the burgers, until the juices from the burger bubble up through the top and burger is well browned. Using a sharp, metal spatula, loosen the burger, then flip.
• Add 2 slices of cheese and cover, cooking for an additional minute. Serve burger immediately with desired toppings, preferably the bacon and Smashburger sauce and repeat with the remaining beef.
• Combine the mayonnaise, mustard and pickle brine in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve.