Smash Burgers with Zesty Sauce
The perfect burgers with the perfect sauce.
Servings 4
Calories 721kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce (makes extra)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 1 dash soy sauce
For the burgers
- 1 pound ground beef formed into four 4-ounce patties
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
- 4 pieces iceberg lettuce torn or chopped
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices onion
- 6 slices dill pickle
Instructions
For the sauce
- Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
For the burgers
- Fire up your grill for direct medium-high heat cooking. You can also use an outdoor or indoor griddle or a large skillet on a stove.
- Season the burger patties with salt and pepper on both sides. Don't be shy with the seasoning.
- Place the patties on grill. Smash down with a spatula or grill press.
- Grill the burgers for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Top the patties with cheese and grill until they've reached your desired doneness and the cheese is melted. Remove from the grill.
- Toast the buns as desired.
- Make the burgers by first spreading some of the sauce on the bun bottoms.
- Add a burger patty.
- Add onion, lettuce, tomato and pickle slices.
- Slather the top bun with more of the sauce and serve.
Notes
Patties 4-5 ounces in weight work best.
Nutrition
Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2660mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1348IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 5mg