Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Defrost ground beef safely in the refrigerator.
• • Make sure pickled vegetables are well balanced and drained.
• • Smash burger patties immediately after placing in the hot pan for best crust.
• • Cook patties to 160°F for food safety.
• • Careful assembly to prevent the burger from falling apart.

Safety Warnings

• • Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) to prevent foodborne illness.
• • Use caution when handling hot pans and smashing burgers to avoid burns.
• • Use a sharp knife carefully when julienning carrots and slicing jalapeños.