smashed burger

Same smashed burger size, but twice the amount of crisp, browned crust.

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers Recipe

hamburger

Condiments and toppings as desired,

(110 grams) freshly ground beef chuck,

salt and black pepper

cheese

Prepare burger bun by laying toppings on bottom half of bun. Have it nearby and ready for when your burger is cooked.

Preheat a large stainless steel sauté pan or skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Place balls of beef in pan and smash down with a stiff metal spatula, using a second spatula to add pressure. Smashed patties should be slightly wider than burger bun.

Season generously with salt and pepper and allow to cook until patties are well browned and tops are beginning to turn pale pink/gray in spots, about 45 seconds. Using a bench scraper or the back side of a stiff metal spatula, carefully scrape patties from pan, making sure to get all of the browned bits.

Flip patties and immediately place a slice of cheese over 1 patty, then stack the second directly on top. Immediately remove from pan and transfer to waiting burger bun. Serve.

These smashed bacon double cheeseburgers are all about the savory goodness. I chose my condiments pretty carefully to enhance the savory, beefy goodness, and you should too. Because wow, these are meaty and fantastic!

Smashed Bacon Double Cheeseburgers

large, sweet onions

olive oil

kosher salt and black pepper, as needed

bacon

brioche buns, split

mayonnaise

Worcestershire sauce

several grindings black pepper

American cheese

chuck

Slice the onions very thinly. 

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet...

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the onions and season with a bit of salt and pepper.

Cook over medium low to low heat, stirring...

Cook over medium low to low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 45 minutes. Set aside but keep warm.

Cook the bacon until crispy-chewy. You don't want...

Cook the bacon until crispy-chewy. You don't want it totally crispy so it shatters when you bite it. Set aside, reserving the bacon fat.

Brush the cut sides of the brioche buns...

Brush the cut sides of the brioche buns with a thin coating of bacon fat. Toast them, cut side down (or broil them, cut side up) until golden brown. Set aside.

Stir together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and black...

Stir together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper (as much as you like). Set aside.

Divide the chuck into 8 2-oz patties and...

Divide the chuck into 8 2-oz patties and lightly roll each portion into a ball.

Heat your ungreased griddle over medium high heat...

Heat your ungreased griddle over medium high heat until very hot, about 10 minutes. 

Place 2 of the portions (or 4 if...

Place 2 of the portions (or 4 if you're fancy and your surface is big enough) onto the griddle and press them down firmly until they are flat. Use your spatula to thin out the edges even more so they get extra crispy. Season each patty with some salt and pepper, and sear for about 1 1/2 minutes or until there are several "done" spots on top of the patties and the edges are getting crispy.

Use your scraper to scrape up each burger...

Use your scraper to scrape up each burger and flip each patty. Immediately top each one with a slice of American cheese. Top 1 of the patties (or 2 if you're fancy) with 1/4 of the caramelized onions (or to taste).

Let the burgers cook about 30 seconds, and...

Let the burgers cook about 30 seconds, and then stack a cheese-topped patty on top of a cheese-and-onion-topped patty. Place in a 200F oven or toaster oven to keep warm.

Finish cooking all patties in the same way....

Finish cooking all patties in the same way. When you're done, you'll have 4 stacks of two cheese-topped patties with a layer of caramelized onions in between.

Spread 1 Tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture on...

Spread 1 Tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture on both sides of each bun. Place 3 slices of bacon on each bottom bun and top with a "burger stack" and the top bun.

 Wrap each burger in a sheet of foil...

 Wrap each burger in a sheet of foil and allow to steam for 2-3 minutes. This will reheat the bun and make it nice and soft.

Serve immediately. You can add extra toppings of...

Serve immediately. You can add extra toppings of your choosing if you like, but wow, is this combo fantastic all by itself! 

I hopped on the smashed taco trend and made these turkey smash burger tacos a little lighter than what I’ve seen on TikTok. They came out delicious!

Smash Taco Recipe

turkey

taco seasoning

cheddar cheese mix

corn tortillas

avocado (sliced thin (from 1 haas))

pico de gallo (homemade or store bought)

parchment paper

Prep all your ingredients so everything is ready.

Season ground turkey with taco seasoning and roll into 8 balls, 2 ounces each.

Heat a large griddle, black stone or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

When hot, spray with oil. Working in batches add turkey balls leaving enough space in between so they have room to spread and top with parchment.

Using the press or a large spatula with a mallet pushing down on it, smash them all down as thin as possible. Cook until the bottoms are browned.

Flip, top each with about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese then top with tortilla.

Use the press to press down well on each. Cook about 2 minutes, until the bottom of the turkey browns and the cheese melts. Flip and cook 1 more minute so the tortillas char. Transfer tortillas to a plate, meat side up.

Top with sliced avocado and pico de gallo, plus salsa if desired. Fold and eat right away.

This is a dinner hack you don’t want to miss!Perfect for time-poor people or campers on the go! Minimal washing up/equipment required!

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