Irresistible Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Secret Sauce Recipe
This irresistible smash burger recipe features juicy, crispy-edged beef patties smashed to perfection on a hot grill or skillet, topped with melty American cheese and a tangy, easy-to-make secret sauce. Served on soft brioche buns with classic toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions, this homemade burger is sure to satisfy your cravings anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Burger
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onions
Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet: Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat to ensure a perfect sear and crispy edges on your burger patties.
- Make the secret sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice until smooth and well combined to create the tangy secret sauce.
- Prepare the beef balls: Form the ground beef into four loose balls, being careful not to overwork the meat, and season each generously with salt and black pepper for balanced flavor.
- Smash and cook the patties: Place each beef ball onto the hot grill or skillet and immediately smash down firmly with a spatula to create thin patties with crispy edges. Cook for about 3 minutes without moving to develop a crust.
- Flip and cheese the patties: Flip each patty carefully and place a slice of American cheese on top. Cook for an additional minute to melt the cheese perfectly.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread the secret sauce generously on both the top and bottom halves of the brioche buns. Layer each bottom bun with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onions, and the cheesy patties, then finish with the top bun. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For juicier burgers, avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking after smashing.
- Use a sturdy spatula for smashing to get the best thin crust on the patties.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference, such as adding bacon or avocado slices.
- Allow the buns to toast lightly on the grill or skillet for an added crunch and warmth.
- The secret sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Keywords: smash burger, secret sauce, American cheese burger, brioche buns, homemade burger, grilled burger
