Onion Smash Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or butter
• 3 medium sweet onions, sliced thinly
• 2-3 large jalapeno peppers, sliced thinly
• 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed ground beef or turkey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 6 slices of pepper jack cheese, cut into 3-4 pieces each (optional)
• Buns and toppings of choice
• 2/3 cup avocado oil mayo
• 1-2 Tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo sauce
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a very large cast iron skillet or...: Heat a very large cast iron skillet or flat top cooking surface to medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil and all of the onions and sliced jalapenos.

2. 2

   When they start to take on some color,...: When they start to take on some color, reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 15-20 minutes until the onions are deep golden brown.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, add the kosher salt and smoked paprika...: Meanwhile, add the kosher salt and smoked paprika to the ground beef and mix gently to combine. Form the meat into 6 patties. Add a few cheese chunks into each patty, if using. Set aside.

4. 4

   Make the chipotle mayo by combining the mayo,...: Make the chipotle mayo by combining the mayo, chipotles, and pinch of salt in a small bowl. Taste, and add more chopped chipotles if you'd like it spicier. Set aside.

5. 5

   If you have room to cook all 6...: If you have room to cook all 6 patties on your cooking surface, divide the onions and jalapenos into 6 piles. Add a burger patty to each pile and smash it very flat with a sturdy spatula or a burger press. If your pan isn't big enough, remove half of the onions and jalapenos and cook the patties 3 at a time like directed above.

6. 6

   After 2-3 minutes, when the edges of the...: After 2-3 minutes, when the edges of the burger patties have started to brown, flip the whole thing over along with the onions and jalapenos. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the patty is cooked through.

7. 7

   Assemble burgers with buns, toppings, and chipotle mayo.