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Ultimate Smash Burgers on the Griddle with Caramelized Onions

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 650
These smash burgers are cooked on a griddle and topped with caramelized onions for an ultimate burger experience. The combination of crispy patties, melted cheese, and sweet onions creates a flavor explosion.

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds 80/20 ground beef (formed into loose balls (3-4 oz each))
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese or cheddar
  • 4 brioche or potato burger buns
  • Dill pickle slices (for crunch)

Caramelized Onions

  • 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
  • 1 pinch salt (for onions)

Burger Sauce

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • dash hot sauce (optional)

Instructions 

  • Heat butter and oil on griddle over medium heat. Add onions with salt and cook 10-15 minutes until golden. Add Worcestershire and balsamic glaze, cook 2-3 minutes more. Set aside.
  • Mix burger sauce ingredients in bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat griddle to 450-500°F. Form ground beef into loose 3-4 oz balls without compacting.
  • Place beef balls on hot griddle and smash immediately with firm pressure. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 1½-2 minutes until edges are crispy.
  • Flip patties, add cheese, and cook 1 minute more. Toast buns cut-side down on griddle.
  • Assemble: pickles on bottom bun, add cheesy patty, caramelized onions, and burger sauce on top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of brown sugar to the onions while they caramelize.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef