Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce!
A delicious and easy-to-make smash burger recipe topped with a secret sauce that elevates the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices of cheese (American or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground beef into 4 equal balls.
- Place the balls on the skillet and smash them down with a spatula to form patties.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until a crust forms, then flip the patties.
- Add a slice of cheese on top of each patty and cook for another minute until melted.
- While the burgers are cooking, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the secret sauce.
- Toast the burger buns on the skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading the secret sauce on the buns, adding the patties, and any additional toppings you desire.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use freshly ground beef.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking.
- Make sure the skillet is hot enough to get a good sear on the burgers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg