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Smash burgers on bun, sliced in half and resting on wooden cutting board with side of pickles, from Stacy Lyn's recipes for Father's Day

Perfect Smash Burger Recipe

These smash burgers have thin, crispy edges and a juicy middle. Perfect for summer grilling.
5 from 1 vote
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces freshly ground beef chuck
  • 8 ounces freshly ground venison
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • ⅓ cup good mayonnaise
  • 4 soft hamburger buns buttered and toasted
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper or your favorite spice blend
  • 8 slice good melting cheese such as American or Cheddar
  • Homemade Refrigerator Pickles see link to recipe in Notes
  • Condiments and toppings as desired such as mustard, shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles

Instructions
 

  • Combine the beef and venison until thoroughly mixed. Divide meat into 8 2-ounce balls and place on a piece of parchment paper.
  • Toast and butter the hamburger buns.
  • In a small bowl, mix sriracha sauce and mayonnaise. Smear some of the sriracha-mayo mixture over the bottom of toasted hamburger buns. You’ll want to be ready to add the meat and cheese as soon as the burgers come off the heat.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. When the skillet is almost smoking, place 4 balls of meat into the skillet. Cover the meat with a piece of parchment paper and using a spatula press down to flatten the patty. This will give a lacy, crispy crust. Remove the parchment paper and sprinkle the burger patties with your favorite spice blend. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip the patties and sprinkle with the spice blend again. Place a slice of cheese on top of 2 of the patties and allow the underside of the meat to cook for about 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove the patty with the cheese to the bottom bun.
  • Place a little sriracha sauce on the cheese and top with the remaining patty. Add several pickles and top with the top buns. Repeat for the other two burgers. Serve right away.
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