A delicious copycat version of the Smashburger, a hamburger flattened on top of butter then piled high with vegetable toppings and a tasty mustard sauce.
1 1/4lb.ground beefI used Certified Angus Beef 85/15
1TablespoonWorcestershire sauce
3Tablespoonsbutter
4Kaiser rollssplit
4slicesAmerican cheese
12dill pickle chips
8thin slices tomato
8thin slices red onion
8lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and pickle brine. Mix well and set aside.
In another small bowl combine the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine the ground beef and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and divide into 4 large balls.
Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Allow the butter to melt. Place the cut Kaiser rolls cut side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they are lightly browned. Remove from pan and place on a plate.
Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add one ball of ground beef to the pan and press down firmly with 2 large crisscrossed metal spatulas for 10 seconds. Remove the spatulas and sprinkle the beef patty with the onion and garlic powder mixture. Allow to cook for 2 minutes then flip. (At this point begin cooking a second burger patty). Sprinkle the other side with the seasoning mix and top with a slice of cheese. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Repeat with the remaining tablespoon of butter and remaining 2 balls of ground beef.
To serve spread the mustard mixture on the bun tops. Place the burger patties on the bottom buns and top with pickles, tomato, red onions, and lettuce. Top with the bun tops and serve.
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted from Food Network Magazine, June 2017, p. 155.