All American Smash Burger
prep
5 Min
cook
15 MIN
feeds
8
All American Smash Burgers are a perfect dinner for any holiday. Memorial Day, Independence Day, Fathers Day, you name it there is never a bad day to cook some patriotic burgers. If you would like to learn more about how to make the best burger read the Book of Burger from our BBQ Bible.
What is a Smash Burger?
You can imagine the name would mean you smash the hamburger. That is exactly what you do. Typically people say don't smash your burger or press on a steak because it will squeeze the juices out. When cooking a smash burger you place the ball of meat on the grill and firmly press it until it is as thin as you can get it. This allows the burgers to develop and incredible crust and cook much quicker than a traditional burger. When your griddle is hot enough the crust if formed almost instantly and which the burger cooking so quickly you don't have time to loose much of the juices so despite being a thin hot and fast burger it retains quite a bit of moisture.
Ingredients
All Ingredients
2 pounds 80/20 Ground Beef
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons mustard
Pickles
American cheese
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Butter
8 Brioche hamburger buns
Instructions
All American Smash Burger
Step 1
Preheat your flat top grill or griddle to medium heat.
Step 2
Lightly form 80/20 ground beef into 1/4 pound balls. Do not hard pack the meatball. Set aside and keep cool.
Step 3
Cut the onion into rings or strings (rings cut in half). Set aside.
Step 4
Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard then set them aside.
Step 5
Mix together the salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Set aside.
Step 6
Once the griddle is hot, place a small amount of butter on the griddle and add onions. Sauté onions until translucent and golden brown. Add a pinch of salt.
Step 7
While the onions are cooking, melt a small amount of butter to lightly toast the buns on the griddle. Remove when done.
Step 8
Once onions are close to finished, butter the remaining space of the griddle. Place the meatball on the griddle, and using a large, sturdy spatula, press down on the meatball until the patty is smashed thin on the griddle.
Step 9
Once the edges are brown and grease is coming out of the meat, flip the hamburger. Add a pinch of salt/pepper/garlic powder, and top with cheese.
step 10
To build the cheeseburger, start with a spoonful of hamburger sauce on the bottom bun, add a cheeseburger patty or two. Top with onions, pickles, and lastly the top half of the bun.
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