Animal Smashburger Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

This California inspired burger is cooked with onions and finished with a secret burger sauce that makes it 'Animal Style'

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Secret Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well and set aside.
2
Cook the Onions
In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and sauté the sliced onions until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Cook the Burger Patties
Form the ground beef into two equal-sized patties and season with salt and pepper. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on one side.
4
Smash and Flip
Using a spatula, smash down each patty to achieve a nice crust. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then flip the patties.
5
Add Cheese and Onions
Place a slice of American cheese on each patty and add the caramelized onions on top. Cook for another minute until the cheese melts.
6
Assemble the Burgers
Spread the secret sauce on the bottom half of each burger bun. Add the lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the cheeseburger patty on top. Top with the other half of the bun.
7
Serve
Serve immediately with your choice of sides.