Smash Burgers with Mustard Sauce

Name: Smash Burgers with Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g ground beef (70-80% lean)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 large sweet onion, sliced into thick rounds'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 slices Gouda cheese'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 buns'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1-2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 dill pickles, sliced lengthwise'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml mayonnaise'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp whole-grain mustard'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 bunch chives, finely sliced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 clove garlic, grated'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}

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Savor the juicy goodness of Smash Burgers topped with rich Gouda cheese and a zesty mustard sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight treat!

866 kcal /serving 20 mins Serves 4 Medium American

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g ground beef (70-80% lean)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 large sweet onion, sliced into thick rounds'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 slices Gouda cheese'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 buns'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1-2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 dill pickles, sliced lengthwise'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml mayonnaise'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp whole-grain mustard'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 bunch chives, finely sliced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 clove garlic, grated'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}

Preparation

Slice the sweet onion into thick rounds.
Prepare the mustard sauce by mixing mayonnaise, whole-grain mustard, chives, garlic, and hot sauce in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Slice the tomatoes and pickles, and thinly slice the iceberg lettuce.

Cooking

Heat a 25-cm skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
Add the onion slices, season with salt, and cook until lightly charred.
Set aside.
Form the ground beef into four 110g balls.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the beef balls in the skillet, smash them into patties about 1.25cm thick, and season with salt.
Sear for ~3 mins until a crust forms, then flip and cook for another 3-4 mins.
Top each patty with two slices of cheese, add a splash of water to the pan, cover, and steam until the cheese melts.

Plating & Serving

Generously butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them on a griddle until golden.
Spread mustard sauce on the bottom buns, layer with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and a beef patty.
Top with charred onions and another dollop of sauce.
Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of hot sauce in the mustard sauce. Serve with fries or coleslaw for a complete meal.

Suggested Sides

fries coleslaw

Nutrition per Serving

866 Calories

35.9g Protein 31% DV

38.0g Carbs 13% DV

63.4g Fat 81% DV

4.6g Fiber 12% DV

13.4g Sugars

1308mg Sodium 87% DV

135mg Cholesterol 39% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free
Allergen Info	Milk