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Smash Burgers with Special Sauce

Crispy caramelized burger patties with a sweet and tangy sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Burger, Condiment, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Pickles, Relish, Smash
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Parchment paper squares
  • Burger press, spatula, or small sauce pan

Ingredients

For the burgers

  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef (makes 4 patties), I used 85/15
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Toppings of your choice, like cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles, and tomatoes

For the sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard, plus more for the burgers
  • 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the sauce by combining all sauce ingredients above in a small bowl and stir until fully integrated. (The sauce is even better if sits in the refrigerator for a few hours.)
  • Prepare toppings and set aside, like slices of tomatoes, onions, pickles, cheese (I prefer American), and lettuce.
  • To make the burgers, start by dividing the ground beef into four equally sized balls.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, coat the bottom with a few tablespoons of vegetable oil.
  • Working one at a time, place each ball of ground beef into the hot skillet. Place parchment square on top of the ball, and working with a burger press or spatula, firmly press down until the patty is very thin.
  • Season the top of the patty with salt and pepper. If desired, squirt a bit of yellow mustard on top and brush evenly. Sear patty for 2-3 minutes or until the edges of the patty are crispy and caramelized.
  • Using a spatula, flip the patty onto the other side. Season the other side with salt and pepper. If adding cheese, place a slice on the patty at this point. Continue to sear another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and cheese has slightly melted.
  • Remove from heat and set aside. Repeat process with remaining patties.
  • Once patties are cooked, add a bit more oil to the same skillet and place the bun halves face down 1-2 minutes until toasted and golden brown.
  • Assemble burgers with sauce and desired toppings and enjoy!