Faster than takeout and way more cost-effective, our Smash Burger will satisfy your every craving. And our special secret not-so-secret sauce will have you coming back for seconds!
The Secret Sauce is smooth and creamy and FULL of flavour. Our Fried Shallot adds a savory depth, with none of the crunch of raw onion. The Mustard Flavour gives just the right amount of kick to make the sauce pop, and the Garlic Flavour adds all the aromatics without any texture or prep time.
This is one summer dish we know you’ll enjoy all season long!
Smash Burger and Secret Sauce
Servings 4 people
Equipment
- Large cast-iron skillet
- Heavy spatula for smashing
Ingredients
Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pickle chips/hamburger dills
- 2 1/2 tsp pickle chip juice
- 20-25 drops Hedessent Fried Shallot Flavour OR Fried Onion Flavour
- 12-15 drops Hedessent Mustard Flavour
- 10 drops Hedessent Garlic Flavour
- 1/2 tsp Freshly ground pepper
Smash Burger
- 1 1/2 lbs medium ground beef (750g)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp vegetable oil divided
- 8 Cheese slices
- 4 burger buns
Optional Fixings
- 1 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
Secret Sauce
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, pickle juice, Fried Shallot or Fried Onion flavour, Mustard flavour, Garlic flavour, and pepper.
Smash Burger
- Heat a large cast-iron, blue steel, or stainless steel skillet over high heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Divide beef into eight even portions, then loosely shape each into 2-inch high cylinder. Generously sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle 1/2 tsp of the oil in the skillet and wipe with paper towel to evenly coat. Place one beef cylinder on one side of the plan and using heavy spatula, immediately press or smash beef to flatten. Repeat with another beef portion and cook without moving until bottom is evenly browned and caramelized. (approx. 1.5 minutes) Scrape underneath, then flip;
- Place cheese over meat and cook patty for 30 more seconds
- Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining beef, discarding oil in between batches.
- Spoon Secret Sauce over bottom of bun, top with lettuce, onion, double patties and cheese, more secret sauce, pickles and top of bun.
Notes
Pro Tip: For those who love heat, add 10 to 13 drops Hedessent Chili Hot Flavour for a spicy kick.
FEATURED FLAVOURS
Savory
USD $ 9.99 – USD $ 12.99