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Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce

Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce You’ll Love

This Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce features crispy edges and a juicy center that will elevate your burger experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) Choose a higher fat content for extra juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Buns
  • 4 pieces Braided Buns Or any burger bun or lettuce wrap for low-carb
For the Cheese
  • 4 slices Cheese (American or Cheddar) Pepper jack can be used for a spicy kick
For the Secret Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle Juice Adjust to taste
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce Fresh and crunchy
  • 1 medium Tomato Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Pickles Sliced

Equipment

  • Grill or heavy skillet
  • Sturdy spatula or burger press
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Preheat your grill or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix Secret Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice until smooth. Taste and adjust pickle juice if needed.
  3. Form Patties: Form loose balls of ground beef (about 2 ounces each) and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Smash Patties: Place meatballs on hot grill, smash each down firmly to create crispy edges. Cook for about 3 minutes until brown.
  5. Add Cheese: Flip patties gently and place cheese slices on top. Cook for another minute until cheese melts.
  6. Assemble Burgers: Spread secret sauce on toasted buns, stack melted patties, and layer with toppings. Drizzle more sauce before topping with the other half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Experiment with toppings and sauces to personalize your smash burger experience.

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