Name: Crispy Smash burger recipe
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend); Salt & pepper, to taste; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 1 white onion, thinly sliced; 1 tomato, sliced; Leaf lettuce; Dill pickles, sliced; 4 brioche buns, buttered and toasted; ½ cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup ketchup; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 dill pickle, grated; 1 tbsp pickle juice; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper

Description

Easy smash burger recipe with crispy edges, juicy beef, and tangy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard grilling.

Ingredients

Scale

For the burgers:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 slices cheddar cheese
1 white onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, sliced
Leaf lettuce
Dill pickles, sliced
4 brioche buns, buttered and toasted

For the burger sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 dill pickle, grated
1 tbsp pickle juice
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Make the Burger Sauce
Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until needed.
Form Beef Balls
Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Roll into loose balls—don’t compact tightly.
Preheat Skillet
Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle on medium-high until very hot (3–5 minutes).
Smash the Patties
Place a beef ball on the skillet and smash immediately using a spatula or burger press. Hold for 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
Flip and Add Cheese
Cook for 2–3 minutes, flip, then immediately top with cheddar cheese. Cook another 1–2 minutes.
Toast the Buns
Butter the brioche buns and toast cut-side down until golden.
Assemble the Burger
Spread sauce on both bun halves. Layer lettuce, tomato, pickles, patty, onions, and the top bun.
Serve Immediately
Enjoy hot with fries, chips, or a cold drink.