Smashing Patty with Confidential Sauce

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For the Patties:

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 slices American cheese (or cheese of your choice)
• 4 hamburger buns

For the Confidential Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Assembly:

• Butter for toasting buns
• Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, onions (optional)
• Pickles, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Confidential Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
   • Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Preheat and Prepare Grill or Skillet:
   • Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Shape and Season Patties:
   • Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
   • Shape each portion into a ball, then flatten it into a thin patty (about 1/4 inch thick).
   • Season both sides of each patty generously with salt and black pepper.
4. Cook the Patties:
   • Place the patties on the preheated grill or skillet.
   • Use a spatula to immediately press down firmly on each patty to smash it thinly.
   • Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they develop a nice crust and are cooked to your desired doneness.
   • During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
5. Toast the Buns:
   • While the patties are cooking, spread a bit of butter on the cut sides of the hamburger buns.
   • Place the buns, buttered side down, on the grill or skillet to toast until golden brown and lightly crispy.
6. Assemble the Burgers:
   • Remove the toasted buns from the grill or skillet.
   • Spread a generous amount of the confidential sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
   • Place a cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the sauce.
   • Add optional toppings like sliced tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and pickles if desired.
   • Cover with the top half of the bun.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the smashing patty burgers immediately while hot, accompanied by your favorite sides like french fries or onion rings.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika to the confidential sauce.
• Don’t overwork the ground beef when shaping the patties to keep them tender and juicy.
• Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your patties and your preferred level of doneness.

Nutritional Information (per serving, without optional toppings):

• Calories: 620 kcal
• Total Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sodium: 1070mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 28g

Enjoy these smashing patty burgers with the secret confidential sauce for a deliciously juicy and flavorful meal!