LEO'S SMACKDOWN BURGER recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Leo's Smackdown Burger Recipe

Inspired by Horno Restaurant
Time1h
Serves2

Bacon-onion patty, secret sauce, cheddar, green chile, lettuce, brioche w/ homemade fries or side salad

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Secret Sauce

Burger Assembly

Homemade Fries

Method

Prepare Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Cook Bacon and Onions

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and in the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until caramelized.

  2. 2

    Form Patty

    In a bowl, mix ground beef, chopped bacon, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper. Form into two equal patties.

Cook Burger

  1. 3

    Grill or Pan-Fry

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheddar cheese on top during the last minute of cooking.

Make Secret Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.

Prepare Homemade Fries

  1. 5

    Cut and Season Potatoes

    Cut potatoes into fries and toss them with olive oil, salt, and paprika.

  2. 6

    Bake Fries

    Spread fries on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.

Assemble Burger

  1. 7

    Build the Burger

    Toast brioche buns, then spread secret sauce on the bottom bun. Add lettuce, the bacon-onion patty with melted cheddar, green chiles, and top with the other half of the bun.

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