Juicy, cheese-melted smash burger with caramelized onions
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- Salt & pepper
- 4 soft burger buns (brioche or potato)
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
- Toppings: diced onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and burger sauce (mayo + mustard + ketchup)
Instructions:
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Prep beef: Divide into 4 loose balls (don’t overwork the meat).
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Heat skillet: Preheat cast-iron skillet or griddle over high until smoky-hot.
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Smash burgers: Place a meatball in the pan, press firmly with a spatula until ~¼" thick. Season with salt & pepper. Cook 2 min.
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Flip & cheese: Flip patties, top with cheese, and cook another minute until melty.
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Toast buns: Optional—toast buns in the same pan for extra flavor.
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Assemble: Place patties on bun, add toppings and sauce.
Tips & Variations:
- Double Smash: Stack two patties with cheese in between for extra melty layers.
- Onion Smash (Oklahoma style): Smash thin onion slices into the patty for caramelized flavor.
- Creative toppings: Kimchi, bacon, spicy mayo, or vegetarian smash with plant-based patties.\
- Tools matter: Use a heavy spatula or burger press and a super-hot pan for best results
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