Thousand Island BBQ Smash Burgers
Get those patties nice and thin and use quality fresh toppings.
Servings 4
Calories 633kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce such as Heinz
- 4 teaspoons your favorite BBQ sauce use a hickory smoke-flavored sauce
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire 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 until ready to use.
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: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 2491mg | Potassium: 829mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1169IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 5mg