Description
Juicy Smash Burger promises a delightful culinary experience with crispy edges and rich beef flavor. Seasoned patties grilled to perfection deliver a classic American comfort meal that satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) ground beef (80/20)
- 8 strips bacon
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter
- 4 small onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty seasoning blend by thoroughly mixing salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Divide ground beef into 8 uniform 3-ounce portions, gently rolling each into a compact ball.
- Heat a flat-top grill to medium and crisp the bacon until golden and crackling, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Melt butter across the grill surface, creating a rich cooking base.
- Tumble onions into the melted butter, sprinkle with a quarter of the seasoning mixture. Continuously stir with a spatula until they soften and caramelize, roughly 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Crank grill temperature to high and lightly lubricate the surface with cooking oil.
- Generously dust meat balls with prepared seasoning on their exposed surface.
- Position seasoned meat balls onto the hot grill, seasoned side downward.
- Employ parchment paper and a weighted tool to aggressively flatten each ball, ensuring ultra-thin edges with maximum surface area.
- Season the newly exposed side. Cook until edges transform into a lacy, bronzed appearance, approximately 2 minutes.
- Utilize a metal scraper to carefully flip each patty.
- Lavish the surface with BBQ sauce and immediately crown with a cheese slice. Continue cooking until cheese melts completely, about 2 minutes.
- For double-decker burgers, strategically layer one patty atop another.
- Immediately transfer to serving buns, accompanied by crispy bacon and caramelized onions.
Notes
- Meat Selection Choose high-fat ground beef like 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful smash burgers that develop crispy edges.
- Seasoning Technique Press seasoning firmly into meat balls to ensure deep flavor penetration and better crust development during cooking.
- Smashing Strategy Use a flat metal spatula or heavy flat-bottomed object to create ultra-thin patties, maximizing crispy surface area and textural contrast.
- Temperature Control Maintain high heat around 400-450°F to achieve proper caramelization and prevent meat from steaming instead of searing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 792
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1364mg
- Fat: 61g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 169mg