Lights Out Burger Recipe
Double smash burger with aged American cheese, house-made pickles, diced onion and burger sauce on a garlic butter toasted brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Cheese and Toppings
Burger Sauce
Bun Preparation
Method
Burger Patties Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Shape them into loose balls without compacting too tightly.
Cooking the Burgers
- 3
- 4
Smash and Cook
Place two meat balls on the skillet and use a spatula to smash them down into thin patties. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms. Flip, add a slice of cheese to each patty, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 5
Repeat
Remove the first two patties and repeat the smashing and cooking process with the remaining two meat balls.
Making the Burger Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Preparing the Buns
- 7
Assembling the Burger
- 8
Build the Burger
Spread the burger sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with the two cheese-topped patties, followed by diced onions and house-made pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
