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Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce

Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce Magic

Delight in the irresistible smash burger recipe with easy secret sauce, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 fat ratio)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adds warmth and spice
For the Easy Secret Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Sweet and tangy balance
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds depth and heat
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle Juice Infuses acidity and zing
For the Assembly
  • 4 pieces Brioche Buns Soft and slightly sweet
  • 4 slices Cheese Slices Cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1 cup Lettuce Fresh topping
  • 1 medium Tomatoes, sliced Adds crunch and flavor
  • 1/2 cup Pickles Adds crunch and flavor

Equipment

  • Grill or skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. Mix the Secret Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Form Patties: Shape ground beef into loose balls (about 2 ounces each), sprinkling with salt and pepper.
  4. Smash Patties: Place each beef ball on the hot surface and smash down until flat and crispy, cooking for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add Cheese: Flip the patties and place cheese slices on top to melt for an additional minute.
  6. Assemble Burgers: Spread secret sauce on the bottom bun, stack the patties, and layer with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles before closing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your burger with different meats, cheeses, or toppings to suit your taste!

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