Description
Deliciously crispy smash burgers with juicy centers and a secret sauce that elevates your backyard barbecue experience.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion (optional)
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 slices of American cheese (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and sriracha to create the burger sauce.
- Form the ground beef into four equal balls, weighing about 4 oz each.
- Pour avocado oil on the griddle or skillet, ensuring it coats the surface.
- Place the beef balls onto the hot cooking surface, and immediately smash them down using a spatula. Aim for a diameter of about 5 inches. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook without disturbing for about 2-3 minutes or until a crust forms on the bottom.
- Flip the burgers, adding a slice of American cheese on top of each. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
- While burgers cook, optionally sauté the chopped yellow onion until caramelized.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading the burger sauce on the buns. Add a juicy patty, onions, and your choice of additional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Keep an eye on your cooking time. Overcooking makes the burger dry while undercooking can leave you with a raw center.
