Classic Smash Burgers with Secret Sauce
Classic Smash Burgers with Secret Sauce transform any meal into a celebration of flavor. These juicy beef patties are seared to perfection, creating a deliciously crispy crust. Topped with a creamy secret sauce that blends tangy and savory notes, these burgers are sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for casual dinners or festive barbecues, they bring people together with their mouthwatering appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice
Instructions
- Preheat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide ground beef into four equal portions and roll into loose balls.
- Place meatballs on the hot surface, sprinkle with salt, and smash flat to about ½ inch thick.
- Cook for about 3 minutes until crispy edges form; add cheese slices just before removing from heat.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice to create the secret sauce.
- Assemble burgers: spread sauce on buns, add lettuce and tomato, then top with patties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg