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A juicy homemade smash burger with crispy edges, melted American cheese, caramelized onions, and a creamy homemade sauce, all served on soft brioche buns.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Smash Burgers

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 brioche buns
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Burger Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Thinly slice the yellow onion and prepare the brioche buns.
  3. Heat a heavy skillet or pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
  4. Divide the ground beef into loose balls. Place each ball onto the hot pan.
  5. Use a spatula to smash each beef ball flat. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Add sliced onions on top of each patty and let the burger cook until crispy on the bottom.
  7. Flip the burgers, place a slice of American cheese on each patty, and cook until the cheese melts.
  8. Lightly toast the brioche buns in the pan.
  9. Spread burger sauce on the buns, add the smash patty with onions, and assemble the burgers.
  10. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.

Notes

  • Do not press the burger again after smashing the first time.
  • American cheese melts best for smash burgers.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.