Instructions
6 steps · tick them off as you cookMix mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, mustard and a pinch of paprika for the special sauce; chill.
Divide beef into 4 loose balls, do not season yet. Heat a cast-iron skillet until screaming hot.
Place a ball on the skillet and smash flat with a spatula for 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
Sear 2 minutes until deeply browned, flip, top with cheese and cook 1 minute more.
2 minutesToast buns in the beef fat until golden.
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.
AmericanEasyweeknightfamilybeefburger
