Smash Burger Recipe
two wagyu smash patties with american cheese, habanero onions, pickles,1000 island on a brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Burgers & Witches
Method
Burgers & Witches
- 1
Season patties
Season the two wagyu beef patties with 0.25 tsp kosher salt.
- 2
Prepare the pan and butter
In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter until shimmering.
- 3
Smash and sear
Carefully place each patty in the hot skillet and smash flat with a wide spatula until about 1/4 inch thick. Cook until deeply browned on the bottom, about 1–2 minutes.
- 4
Flip and melt cheese
Flip patties and place one slice American cheese on each patty; cook until the cheese melts and the patties are cooked to your liking.
- 5
Toast buns
Place brioche bun halves cut-side down in the skillet and toast until golden.
- 6
Assemble base with dressing
Spread 1 tablespoon Thousand Island dressing on the bottom bun.
- 7
Add pickles
Layer 6 dill pickle slices on the bottom bun over the dressing.
- 8
Add patties
Top the pickles with the cheese-topped wagyu patties.
- 9
Add habanero onions
Top the patties with 0.25 cup habanero onions.
- 10
Finish and serve
Place the top bun on the stack, press gently, and serve immediately.