Description
This Juicy Smashed Patty Burger with Secret Sauce recipe is a delightful twist on a classic burger, featuring perfectly smashed beef patties, melted cheese, and a tangy secret sauce that will elevate your burger game to the next level.
Ingredients
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For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- splash of pickle juice (optional)
For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for toasting buns
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced pickles
- Sliced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the secret sauce and set aside.
- Form and Cook the Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Smash the beef balls flat, season, and cook until crispy.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast the buns, spread with secret sauce, and layer with lettuce, tomato, smashed patties with cheese, pickles, and onions. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Double up on patties for a classic diner-style burger.
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce to the secret sauce.
- Use a metal spatula with a sharp edge for best smashing results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
