Details
| Serves |
1 |
| Total |
30 min |
| Prep |
20 min |
| Cook |
5 min |
| Active |
25 min |
| Difficulty |
5/10 |
| Tags |
type-main cuisine-us ingredient-beef ingredient-bread method-griddle |
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Burger Smasher or Spatula
- Small bowls for mise en place
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Ingredients
Beef
- 6 oz. Ground Beef, 80% lean, 20% fat
Sauce
- 2 T Aïoli
- 1 T Ketchup, optional
- ¼ t Sweet Relish, optional
- ¼ t Smoked Paprika, optional
- TT Salt + Pepper
Toppings
- 2 slice Cheese, American
- 2 slice Tomato, heirloom ¼” rondelle
- 1-2 leaves Iceberg Lettuce, ⅛” fermière
- 1 ea. Brioche Burger Bun, split
Onions
- ½ ea. Sweet Onion, macédoine
- 2 T Butter
Instructions
Prep
- Caramelize Onions on medium-low heat, set aside
- Toast bun in same pan, set aside
- Mix Sauce together in a bowl, add to bun
- Add tomato and lettuce to bun, lightly salt
- Assemble Beef into 3 oz. of loosely packed balls while cold
Cook
- Heat skillet to smoking hot, 500°F, without oil
- Smash Beef into pan until at least ¼“ thick, salt and pepper
- After 45 seconds, flip and add cheese and Onions to each patty
- After 10 seconds, stack the patties and finish burger assembly
Finish