Restaurant-style Smash Burgers

CREDITS

Recipe amended in May 2024. Check info and tips below for old version👇

INGREDIENTS

Patty1 kg beef unwashed, drained fatty mince (at least 20% fat, do not use lean mince!) 2 full teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon smoked/ordinary paprika2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon tomato sauce 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Shake Shack sauce1 small clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons minced onion1 tablespoon vinegar2 tablespoon mustard sauce1 tablespoon Nandos peri peri sauceSalt, 2 generous pinches1 cup mayonnaiseMinced pickled gherkins, 2 large

Also required, in whatever quantities you like:>lettuce, tomato slices, caramelised onion, jalapeño slices, avocado slices>tomato ketchup >cheese >seasoned French fries

METHOD

Burger:Mix well all the ingredients and divide into 12 equal balls (Refer to info at the bottom of recipe also👇). This can keep, refrigerated and covered, for up to 12 hours.
Sauce:Mix altogether and set aside until required.
Preliminary Notes:>Be sure to have adequate ventilation. >Prepare an oven safe pot to keep the patties warm in after smashing. (Oven should be heated to 100 degrees Celsius.)>Cut, butter and toast 12 medium sized burger buns~ we love seeded!  Layer with Shake Shack sauce and salad. Set aside, loosely covered.
SmashingHeat pan on stove (better yet, gas stove) on highest setting until smoking. It's best to use a cast iron pan which will withstand the heat and scraping.Place a ball on the pan, do not grease the pan! Flatten in one swift, confident motion immediately. Allow to brown and crust- around 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spatula to flip over and cook for a further minute.Check if cooked through-do not dry out! Keep warm in the oven until all are ready.
Now place a patty on top of the salad then some cheese and lastly the fries. Close the burger and serve with a lovely milkshake. Enjoy!

INFO & TIPS

This makes 12 medium-small patties. You could make 9 instead if you like more meat.

Old Patty recipe included:
1 egg
1 slice toasted brown bread, finely ground
We've since found this unnecessary and simply add the 2 tablespoons mayonnaise as the binding agent. Either way, you're sure in for a treat 🔥🙌

POSTED ON

30 Jul 2023

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