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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rehmat jan
rehmat35@yahoo.comThese burgers were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
aderonke ilias
a_i3@yahoo.comI made these burgers for my kids and they loved them! They're now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Shihab 5785
shihab5785@yahoo.comThese burgers were a little too messy to eat. I think I'll try using a smaller patty next time.
BUNDY KING
king23@gmail.comI'm not a fan of American cheese, so I used cheddar cheese on my burgers. They were still delicious.
Mdtorikul islam
m-islam100@hotmail.comI cooked my burgers on a griddle instead of a grill. They turned out just as good.
Abdul Kasim
k.a@gmail.comThese burgers were a little too salty for my taste. I'll be sure to use less salt next time.
Nurpu Sherpa
sherpa@gmail.comI added some chopped bacon to my burgers and they were amazing! I highly recommend trying this.
Shahi Jee
shahi_jee98@hotmail.comI used a blend of ground beef and ground pork to make my burgers. They were so juicy and flavorful.
Phillip Booher
booher-p@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pickles, so I left them off of my burgers. They were still delicious.
James Kimball
kimball_james@gmail.comI made these burgers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
dule Ristovski
dule-r46@hotmail.co.ukThese burgers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.
Mohammad Suleman
s-mohammad68@hotmail.frI accidentally overcooked my burgers, but they were still pretty good. I'll be sure to watch the cooking time more closely next time.
Md Moktarul
m95@hotmail.comI had a hard time finding slider buns, so I just used regular hamburger buns. They worked just fine.
Abdullahi Hamzat
ah@aol.comThese burgers were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try draining the excess grease next time.
ABRAHAM ORI
a@hotmail.comI added some caramelized onions to my burgers and they were amazing! I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Aditya Baniya
aditya-b@hotmail.comI wasn't sure about smashing the patties at first, but it really does make a difference. The burgers were so juicy and flavorful.
Abdulkhaliq Yosufi
abdulkhaliqyosufi49@yahoo.comThese burgers were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Ashley Julius
j_a18@gmail.comI've made these burgers a few times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The key is to use high-quality ground beef and to smash the patties thin before cooking.
Hemaratne Wd
wdhemaratne50@aol.comThese smash burgers were a hit with my family! The patties were juicy and flavorful, and the cheese melted perfectly. I loved the crispy edges on the burgers, too.