Summer Smash Burgers
Serves 4
Special sauce:
- ½ c. mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp. sweet relish
- 1 tbsp. sriracha
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
Burgers:
- 1 lb. ground beef chuck
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 potato buns
Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomatoes, sliced
- Pickles, sliced
- Red onion, sliced
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Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the special-sauce ingredients. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, and place a cast-iron skillet or griddle on top of it.
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Portion the ground beef into 4-ounce round balls, and season with the salt.
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Place the beef balls on the hot skillet or griddle, and press down on each using a metal spatula until smashed. Grill the burgers, flipping once, for 4–5 minutes or until seared and cooked to desired doneness. Top with the American cheese before removing from the grill.
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Spread the special sauce on the buns, and add the burgers and any desired toppings.
Tip: This sauce is so special that you may want to make more! It will keep in the refrigerator for one week.
