Jul 13 2026
Restaurantsā€ŗP. Gibson's Sports Grill & Casinoā€ŗSmash Burger Recipe

Smash Burger Recipe

Inspired by P. Gibson's Sports Grill & Casino
Time45m
Serves2

Two smashed patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, & smash sauce

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Caramelized Onions

Smash Sauce

Assembly

Method

Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patties

    Divide the ground beef into two equal portions, about 1/2 pound each. Gently shape them into loose balls and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Smash the Patties

    Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the beef balls on the hot surface and smash them down using a spatula to form thin patties. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until browned on one side.

  3. 3

    Flip the Patties

    Carefully flip the patties and place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Caramelized Onions

  1. 4

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the medium onion.

  2. 5

    Caramelize the Onions

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until the onions are soft and caramelized.

Smash Sauce

  1. 6

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Toast the Buns

    Lightly toast burger buns on the skillet or griddle until golden brown.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread a generous amount of smash sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer on the smashed patties, followed by the caramelized onions and pickle slices. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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