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Crispy Homemade Double Smash Burger with Special Sauce

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A quick and easy double smash burger recipe featuring crispy, caramelized edges and a tangy, creamy special sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 soft burger buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Iceberg lettuce leaves, a few
  • 2 tomato slices
  • Optional: sliced red onion or crispy bacon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate while cooking patties (about 5 minutes).
  2. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls of about 4 ounces each. Shape gently into loose balls without overworking the meat.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Butter the cut sides of the buns lightly and toast them on a separate pan or griddle over medium heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Place two beef balls in the hot skillet, leaving space between them. Using a spatula or burger press, press down firmly to flatten into thin patties about ¼-inch thick. Hold pressure for 10-15 seconds to set the crust.
  6. Season the exposed side of the patties immediately with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges are deeply browned and crispy.
  7. Flip the patties carefully and place a slice of American cheese on each. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through.
  8. Remove the first two patties and keep warm. Repeat the smashing and cooking process with the remaining two beef balls.
  9. Assemble the burger: Spread a tablespoon of special sauce on the bottom bun. Layer with iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, the double smashed patties with melted cheese, and optional red onion or bacon. Top with the other half of the bun.
  10. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Use cold beef to help patties hold together. Don’t overwork the meat to keep texture tender. Press firmly but quickly to create crispy crust. Season immediately after smashing. Flip patties only once. Rest burgers briefly off heat to redistribute juices. Toast buns with butter to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use lettuce wraps or gluten-free buns; for dairy-free, omit cheese or use plant-based alternatives.

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