Classic Smashburger Recipe
Single or Double 4oz smasher, served with any cheese, lettuce, tomato and our Duff's smash sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Burger Assembly
Smash Sauce
Method
Burger Patties
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently to season the beef without overworking it.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the seasoned beef into two equal portions (4 oz each) and loosely form them into patties. Do not compact them too much.
Smash Sauce
- 3
Make the Smash Sauce
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
Cooking and Assembling the Burger
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add Cheese
Flip the patties, add a slice of cheese on each, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- 7
- 8
Assemble the Smashburger
Spread a generous amount of smash sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add the lettuce, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, and top with sliced tomatoes. Place the top bun over the tomatoes.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, with extra smash sauce on the side if desired.
