The Works Smashburger Recipe
2-4oz beef patties, dill pickle, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion & moo sauce on a toasted seeded bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (2 oz each) and form them into small patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet, increase the heat to high. Add the beef patties and smash them down with a spatula. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until browned, then flip.
- 4
Add Cheese
After flipping the patties, place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- 5
Toast the Buns
In a separate pan, toast the seeded burger buns until golden brown.
- 6
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, tomato slices, the cooked patties, bacon, dill pickles, onion slices, and drizzle with moo sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.