Homemade Smash Burgers
Juicy, crispy-edged beef patties topped with melty cheddar, tangy pickles, crisp lettuce, and a creamy dill pickle sauce, all served on soft buns. Ready in 25 minutes for a weeknight cookout favorite.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Regular
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons neutral oil
8 slices cheddar cheese
4 soft burger buns
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato
1/2 cup dill pickle slices
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles
1 teaspoon pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Make the sauce first. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth. Set aside.
Prepare toppings: slice tomato evenly, thinly slice red onion, shred lettuce as needed.
Portion beef into 8 loose 3-ounce balls.
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat with oil.
Shapen beef portions into flat patties with spatula, flattening extra grease with parchment paper squares.
Cook patties 2-3 minutes per side until browned with crisp edges.
Add cheddar cheese slices to patties during final minute of cooking.
Assemble burgers on warm buns with sauce, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and lettuce.
Notes
80/20 beef blend ensures optimal juiciness
Parchment paper shimmers create superior crust
Let patties rest 1-2 minutes before assembling
Use Greek yogurt as a dairy-free sauce base
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
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