How I Made the Best Smash Burger Ever!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20) (cold, divided into 3 equal balls)
• 1 tsp Salt (for seasoning beef and onions)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 large Yellow Onion (thinly sliced for caramelizing)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for caramelizing onions)
• 3 slices American Cheese (one slice per patty, placed after flip)
• 3 pieces Burger Buns (Sesame) (split and lightly toasted)
• 6 slices Dill Pickle Slices (for crunch and acidity)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (base of burger sauce)
• 1 tbsp Ketchup (adds sweetness to sauce)
• 1 tsp Yellow Mustard (sharp note in sauce)
• 1 tsp Pickle Relish (optional, for extra tang)
• 1 pinch Garlic Powder
• 1 pinch Onion Powder
• 1 pinch Smoked Paprika

Instructions

1. Caramelize the Onions

   Thinly slice the yellow onion, melt butter in a skillet over low heat, add the onions, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sweet.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low

2. Mix the Burger Sauce

   In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Form Beef Balls

   Divide the cold ground beef into three equal portions (about 5.3 oz each) and gently roll each into a loose ball. Place on a plate and let rest for a few minutes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Toast the Buns

   Split the buns, lightly butter the cut sides, and toast them cut‑side down in the skillet over medium heat until golden.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

5. Cook First Patty

   Heat the skillet on high until smoking hot. Place one beef ball in the pan, immediately smash it flat with the metal spatula, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the edges are dark and crispy (about 2 min). Flip, add a slice of American cheese, and cook another minute.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: high

6. Cook Second Patty

   Repeat the smashing, seasoning, and cheese‑melting process for the second beef ball.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: high

7. Cook Third Patty

   Repeat once more for the third ball, ensuring each patty is thin, crispy‑edged, and cheese‑covered.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: high

8. Assemble the Triple Smash Burger

   Spread a generous layer of sauce on the bottom bun, add the first patty, top with caramelized onions and two pickle slices, repeat with the second patty and toppings, finish with the third patty, more onions, pickles, and a final dollop of sauce. Crown with the top bun.

   Time: PT4M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1050

Protein

75 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Fat

75 g

Fiber

3 g