Description
Elevate your dinner experience with these Viral Smash Burgers, perfect for any casual gathering or family meal. These juicy beef patties are beautifully caramelized and topped with fresh lettuce, tangy pickles, and a zesty secret sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The recipe is straightforward, allowing both novice cooks and seasoned chefs to impress their guests with a delightful homemade burger. In just 11 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that’s customizable to suit everyone’s taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp mayo
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- American cheese
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Pepperoncini
- Brioche buns
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into ten balls and season the tops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a hot cast iron skillet with a little oil, add sliced onions. Place one beef ball in the skillet seasoned side down and flatten it using parchment paper.
- Cook on high heat for 3 minutes before flipping each patty. Add cheese on top and cook for an additional minute until melted.
- Combine mayo, ketchup, Dijon mustard, dill pickle relish, capers, and pickle juice in a bowl to make the secret sauce.
- Toast brioche buns lightly, spread secret sauce on both halves, then layer with lettuce, cooked patties, pickles, pepperoncini, and more sauce before topping with the bun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to customize your toppings with avocado or jalapeños. Use whole wheat buns for a healthier option.