Classic Smash Burger with Special Sauce

Name: Classic Smash Burger with Special Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 burgers
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 12 oz ground beef (80/20 blend); 4 slices American cheese; 2 brioche burger buns; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 1/2 tsp white vinegar; Salt and pepper; Lettuce and sliced onion for serving

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Master the art of the perfect diner-style burger at home with this Classic Smash Burger recipe. High-fat ground beef is formed into balls and smashed directly onto a screaming-hot griddle or cast-iron skillet, creating an unbeatable caramelized, crispy crust while locking in incredible juiciness. Each patty is topped with a slice of melty American cheese and stacked on a soft, buttery brioche bun. The crowning glory is the iconic 'special sauce'—a tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet condiment made with mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and spices. This burger is fast, incredibly flavorful, and delivers that crave-worthy texture contrast in every bite. It's the ultimate fast-food homage made better in your own kitchen.

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A classic smash burger with two patties, cheese, lettuce, and special sauce on a brioche bun

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time10 min

Servings2 burgers

Equipment

Cast-iron skillet or griddleHeavy spatulaBowl for sauce

Instructions

1
Divide beef into four 3-oz balls. Do not over-handle.
2
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and vinegar in a bowl to make the special sauce.
3
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over very high heat until smoking.
4
Place a ball of beef on the skillet. Immediately smash it flat with a heavy spatula to form a very thin patty. Season generously with salt and pepper.
5
Cook for about 90 seconds until super crispy, then flip. Place a slice of cheese on top and cook for another 30-60 seconds.
6
Toast brioche buns on the skillet. Assemble burgers: sauce on both buns, two patties per burger, lettuce, and onion.

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Leckere Rezepte

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