Ultimate Smash Burgers on the Griddle with Caramelized Onions

Ultimate Smash Burgers on the Griddle with Caramelized Onions

Crispy-edged smash burgers with Worcestershire-balsamic caramelized onions, tangy burger sauce, and strategic pickle placement

Ingredients

  • 80/20 ground beef formed into loose balls

    3-4 oz each

  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • slices american cheese or cheddar
  • brioche or potato burger buns
  • dill pickle slices for crunch
  • yellow onion thinly sliced
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • balsamic glaze
  • pinch of salt for onions
  • mayonnaise
  • ketchup
  • yellow mustard
  • dill pickle juice
  • paprika
  • dash of hot sauce optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat butter and oil on griddle over medium heat. Add onions with salt and cook 10-15 minutes until golden. Add Worcestershire and balsamic glaze, cook 2-3 minutes more. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix burger sauce ingredients in bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

  3. 3

    Preheat griddle to 450-500°F. Form ground beef into loose 3-4 oz balls without compacting.

  4. 4

    Place beef balls on hot griddle and smash immediately with firm pressure. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 1½-2 minutes until edges are crispy.

  5. 5

    Flip patties, add cheese, and cook 1 minute more. Toast buns cut-side down on griddle.

  6. 6

    Assemble: pickles on bottom bun, add cheesy patty, caramelized onions, and burger sauce on top bun. Serve immediately.

Ultimate Smash Burgers on the Griddle with Caramelized Onions

Ultimate Smash Burgers on the Griddle with Caramelized Onions

45 min

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