American

Classic Smash Burgers with Special Sauce

Craggy-edged beef patties smashed thin, blanketed in melty cheese and a tangy secret sauce on a toasted bun.

Time
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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  1. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, mustard and a pinch of paprika for the special sauce; chill.

  2. Divide beef into 4 loose balls, do not season yet. Heat a cast-iron skillet until screaming hot.

  3. Place a ball on the skillet and smash flat with a spatula for 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Sear 2 minutes until deeply browned, flip, top with cheese and cook 1 minute more.

    2 minutes
  5. Toast buns in the beef fat until golden.

  6. Build with sauce, patty, pickles and onion. Serve immediately while juicy.

Chef's tip

Use a stiff metal spatula and press only once, hard, within the first 30 seconds. Smashing later squeezes out juices and prevents that lacy crust.

Suggested pairing

A cold amber lager cuts the richness and echoes the caramelized crust.

About this recipe

Craggy-edged beef patties smashed thin, blanketed in melty cheese and a tangy secret sauce on a toasted bun.

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