Classic Burgers
Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 25 Minutes Total time: 40 Minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Burger Sauce
1/3 cup mayo
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp vinegar
4 Tbsp sweet relish
Burgers
1lb ground beef
salt and pepper to tasted
Extras
brioche buns
american cheese
pickles
lettuce
red onion
tomato
Instructions:
Make the burger sauce:
combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined.
Make the Burgers
mix ground beef with salt and pepper and form into 4 balls.
Butter the buns and toast them on your skillet or griddle until golden.
Prep the toppings.
Cut a small piece of parchment paper that you’ll use on top of the burgers to prevent sticking.
Heat a cast iron skillet or flat griddle until it’s very hot; place a few of the burgers on the hot surface. Sprinkle them with a big pinch of salt and let them sit and sizzle for about 20 seconds.
Place the parchment paper on top of each burger and then, using a heavy, flat tool, press the burgers down as flat as you can get them in one swift motion. They’ll be super sizzly and splattery, but they should make a nice, round, thin smash burger shape on the griddle. Cook for a few minutes and then flip and top with cheese right away. Leave them undisturbed for another 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Assemble Burgers
Spread top and bottom buns with burger sauce, place a burger, and top with desired toppings.
Serve with fries and enjoy!