NORTHWEST INDIANA STYLE SMASH BURGER
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the smash sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, gherkins, ketchup, sriracha, mustard, granulated garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Season to taste.
- For the burgers: Heat a large flat-surfaced griddle pan to high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
- Add the balls of meat to the hot griddle and let cook for 15 to 30 seconds. Flip the burgers and, using a trowel or large spatula, smash each ball of meat until about the size of the bun (the overhang is crucial). Smash and schmear down the edges of the beef even further, so that they are a little thinner than the middle. Sprinkle the exposed side with salt, pepper and a little granulated garlic. Cook until super dark and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. (The beef will release better when properly caramelized.) Now it's time to scrape the beef and flip, ideally using a griddle scraper or paint scraper to get up every bit of beef. Immediately top each patty with 2 slices American cheese and sear for another 1 to 2 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on each burger bun and place on the grill. Cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Top each bun with a patty, lettuce, tomato and smash sauce. (I like mine plain, with a smash sauce dunk.)
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Cait Moor
[email protected]I loved these burgers! They were so juicy and flavorful. The crispy edges were a nice touch.
Zulema Pereda
[email protected]These burgers were delicious! The meat was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. The buns were also soft and fluffy.
qtband
[email protected]These burgers were really good! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make these again.
Akpe Grace
[email protected]The burgers were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Karson Derrick
[email protected]These burgers were easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely make them again.
Kenneth Gardner
[email protected]These burgers were amazing! I loved the crispy edges and the melted cheese. I will definitely be making these again.
Yeasmin Sultana
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burgers didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. The meat was a bit dry and the cheese didn't melt properly.
Grace Ndunda
[email protected]These burgers were delicious! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. The buns were also soft and fluffy.
Ireland Pesch
[email protected]Overall, these burgers were pretty good. The meat was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. However, the buns were a bit too dry for my taste.
BB the great
[email protected]These burgers were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less butter next time.
Josphat Kiplangat
[email protected]I was really impressed with these burgers. They were juicy and flavorful, and the crispy edges were perfection. I would definitely make these again.
Muneeb Ahmed Ahmed
[email protected]My family loved these burgers! They were so juicy and flavorful. The crispy edges were a nice touch.
Annet Medina
[email protected]These burgers were easy to make and tasted amazing! I loved the crispy edges and the melted cheese. I will definitely be making these again.
Dikshya Xettri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers turned out great! They were cooked evenly and had a nice crispy crust. I would definitely make these again.
Kriti Stha
[email protected]These burgers were delicious! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. The buns were also soft and fluffy.
md muzahid
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of smash burgers, but these were surprisingly good! The meat was cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. The bun was also soft and fluffy.
Nosipho Sphokazi Mchunu
[email protected]These smash burgers were a hit! They were juicy and flavorful, and the crispy edges were perfection. I loved the simplicity of the recipe, and it was great to be able to customize the burgers with our favorite toppings.