Description
These smash burgers deliver ultra-crispy patties, melty cheese, and vibrant toppings on a toasted brioche bun. This recipe focuses on achieving a perfect smash burger crust and maximizing flavor with a simple sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.5 lb) halal ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 4 slices (30 g / 1 oz) halal cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (≈150 g / 5 oz)
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) softened butter
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) halal mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) ketchup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) alcohol-free Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) honey (optional)
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) pickle slices
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) halal jalapeño jam
- 10 g (0.35 oz) toasted sesame seeds
- 10 g (0.35 oz) microgreens
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Cook sliced onion in oil over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make Burger Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and honey (if using). Refrigerate.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat a griddle to high heat (450°F) and lightly oil.
- Form Patty Balls: Divide beef into 4 portions and gently form into loose balls.
- Smash Patties: Place a ball on the griddle and smash to 1cm thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook Patties: Flip and top with cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and patties are browned.
- Toast Buns: Butter and toast bun halves on the griddle for 30-45 seconds.
- Assemble Burger: Spread sauce on the bottom bun, layer with patty, jam, onion, and pickles. Top with sesame seeds, microgreens, and the top bun.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use 80% lean halal ground beef. A hot griddle is key for a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg