Smash burger com dois hambúrgueres e molho para burger

Ingredientes

• 3/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise (I use Dukes)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup sweet relish
• 1 tablespoon Creole Cajun Seasoning– homemade or store-bought
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper- to taste
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (I use 93/7)
• 2 tablespoons dried chopped/minced onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons diced jalapenos (from jarred sliced jalapenos)
• 2 teaspoons Creole Cajun Seasoning– homemade or store-bought
• Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper- to taste
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more for stovetop cooking
• 4 burger buns (soft white, brioche, etc)
• Softened butter, for burger buns
• 8 slices American cheese (or cheese of choice)
• Lettuce & sliced tomato, sliced onion, pickles- optional

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Prep the burger sauce: In a bowl, mason jar, or deli container, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, Cajun seasoning, worcestershire sauce, garlic paste, dijon mustard, and salt/pepper to taste. Stir the sauce until well combined and fully incorporated. Cover the vessel and transfer to the fridge for the flavors to meld until the burgers are ready.

2. 2

   Prep the burger meat: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, dried onion, diced jalapenos, Cajun seasoning, salt/pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Use your hands (fitted with disposable gloves if desired) to work the mixture until just combined- careful not to overwork. Then divide the beef into 8 equal portions and roll them into balls, and set aside.

3. 3

   To cook burgers via grill: Heat the grill over medium-high heat (400-450°F) with a griddle in place. Butter and toast the buns by placing them onto the griddle on the buttered side, let toast for 1 minute until golden, and then set the buns aside.

4. 4

   Place 4 burger balls onto the hot griddle and use a burger/grill press to firmly press straight down onto the patty, forming a thin patty. Cook the patty for 2 minutes on the first side until nicely seared and juices begin to form on the surface. Then use a spatula to scrape under the patty and flip the patty to continue cooking for 1 minute on the other side. Top each burger with a slice of cheese. Transfer the cooked smash burgers to a clean plate and repeat the process until all patties are cooked.

5. 5

   To cook burgers via stovetop: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes until it’s nice and hot. Then coat the pan with 1 tablespoon of oil. Working in batches, add a burger ball to the hot pan and use a burger/grill press to firmly press straight down onto the patty, forming a thin patty. Cook the patty for 2 minutes on the first side until nicely seared and juices begin to form on the surface. Then use a spatula to scrape under the patty and flip the patty to continue cooking for 1 minute on the other side. Top the burger with a slice of cheese. Transfer the cooked smash burger to a clean plate and repeat the process until all patties are cooked.

6. 6

   Serve: Place lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles (if using toppings) on the bottom of the bun as desired. Then place one smash burger on the bottom of the bun, and then top with another to make a double patty burger. Spread a generous amount of burger sauce onto the top of the bun and then top the double patty smash burger(s). Enjoy!