Description
Learn how to make a juicy smashed patty burger with a secret sauce that takes this classic favorite to the next level. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns)
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced pickles
- 4 slices tomato
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Secret Sauce: Mix all the secret sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Shape and Cook the Patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 portions and shape them into balls. Smash them flat in a hot skillet, season, and cook until done.
- Toast the Buns: Toast the burger buns with butter until golden.
- Assemble the Burger: Spread secret sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce, pickles, tomato, diced onion, patties with cheese, more sauce, and the bun top.
- Serve: Enjoy your juicy smashed patty burger immediately!
Notes
- Keep the patties loosely packed for a juicy result.
- Secret sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
