Smash Burgers

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon msg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 8 slices cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 teaspoon butter (optional) (to butter buns)

Preparación

1. 1

   Divide the ground beef into 8 equal parts and shape into balls. You can measure this with a food scale or just eyeball it. Place each ball on a plate or tray and put it in the fridge while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

2. 2

   Measure and add to a small bowl the salt, msg, black pepper, and garlic powder. Then transfer the seasoning to a small jar and set aside for later.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise and ketchup. Mix until it has an even pinkish color. Cover and put it in your fridge until you're ready to use.

4. 4

   Set your griddle or pan to high heat and let it get hot for about 1 minute. Add the butter to your griddle and toast all the burger buns. Remove them from the heat and set them aside.

5. 5

   Take a small piece of parchment paper, big enough to cover your burger press or spatula. Then place your beef balls in the griddle at least 4 inches apart because the meat will expand when smashed. Place the parchment paper on top of the meat and smash for 5 seconds. Repeat this with every ball of beef.

6. 6

   Let the burgers cook for 1 minute and 15 seconds, and season each burger with about 1/4 teaspoon of the seasoning. Flip the burgers and finish cooking. Add the cheese at least 10 seconds before removing the burgers from the heat.

7. 7

   Stack 2 burger patties and place them in a burger bun. Add about a tablespoon of the sauce per burger. Repeat this with every smash burger. Buen provecho!