Make The Best Easy Smash Burger With Tangy Sauce
Enjoy a juicy, flavorful smash burger topped with a tangy homemade sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper (to season the beef)
Buns and Cheese
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Tangy Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings
- as needed lettuce, tomato, and onion (for toppings)
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Preheat skillet; divide beef into 4 balls and smash into thin patties.
- Season with salt and pepper; cook 2-3 mins, flip, add cheese, cook 1-2 mins until melted.
- Toast buns; assemble burgers with sauce, patty, and toppings; serve immediately.
Notes
Use a hot skillet for best smash and crust formation.