Gourmet Smash Burger with Truffle Aioli
This Gourmet Smash Burger brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen, combining the irresistible crispy-edged texture of a smashed beef patty with luxurious truffle aioli. Perfect for a weekend cookout or a special dinner, each 80/20 grass-fed beef patty is smashed thin on a hot griddle to create a perfect Maillard crust, then topped with melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and tangy pickles. The star is the homemade truffle aioli, adding a deep, earthy umami flavor that elevates the entire experience. Served on a soft, buttery brioche bun that holds up to the juiciness, this burger is a celebration of comfort food with a sophisticated twist. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering.
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Divide beef into two 5-oz balls. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking hot.
- 3Place beef balls in the skillet and immediately smash down firmly with a spatula into thin patties. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
- 4Flip patties, top each with a slice of cheese, and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
- 5Mix mayonnaise, truffle oil, and grated garlic to make the aioli.
- 6Butter and toast the brioche buns in the same skillet. Spread truffle aioli on both bun halves. Build burgers with lettuce, tomato, patty, and pickles. Serve immediately.
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RECIPE BY
Leckere Rezepte
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