Texas Toast Smash Burger with Caramelized Onions
Texas Toast Smash Burger with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean, divided into 8 equal balls
- 8 slices American cheese
- 8 slices Texas toast
- 1/2 cup white sauce, such as mayonnaise or burger sauce
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the thinly sliced yellow onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown, very soft, and caramelized. Remove the caramelized onions from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
Increase the heat of the same skillet or griddle to medium-high. Once hot, place two balls of ground beef onto the pan, leaving space between them. Place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball. Using a sturdy burger press or a flat spatula, firmly smash each beef ball into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Season the top of the patties with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Cook the patties for 1-2 minutes until a crust forms on the bottom. Flip the patties with a spatula. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the cheeseburger patties from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining ground beef and cheese, cooking two patties at a time. If desired, wipe the pan clean between batches with a paper towel to remove excess grease and fond.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium. Place one slice of Texas toast into the pan. Spread a generous layer of white sauce onto the toast. Top with a spoonful of the caramelized onions. Carefully place a cheeseburger patty with melted cheese on top of the onions. Add another spoonful of caramelized onions on top of the cheeseburger patty. Place a second slice of Texas toast on top to complete the sandwich.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Press down gently on the sandwich with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom slice of Texas toast is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the entire sandwich and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the second side is also golden brown and crispy. Remove the finished Texas toast smash burger from the pan. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make all four burgers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Serve the Texas toast smash burgers immediately, optionally with a side of french fries and your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Texas Toast Smash Burger with Caramelized Onions
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean, divided into 8 equal balls
- 8 slices American cheese
- 8 slices Texas toast
- 1/2 cup white sauce, such as mayonnaise or burger sauce
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the thinly sliced yellow onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown, very soft, and caramelized. Remove the caramelized onions from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
Increase the heat of the same skillet or griddle to medium-high. Once hot, place two balls of ground beef onto the pan, leaving space between them. Place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball. Using a sturdy burger press or a flat spatula, firmly smash each beef ball into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Season the top of the patties with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Cook the patties for 1-2 minutes until a crust forms on the bottom. Flip the patties with a spatula. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the cheeseburger patties from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining ground beef and cheese, cooking two patties at a time. If desired, wipe the pan clean between batches with a paper towel to remove excess grease and fond.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium. Place one slice of Texas toast into the pan. Spread a generous layer of white sauce onto the toast. Top with a spoonful of the caramelized onions. Carefully place a cheeseburger patty with melted cheese on top of the onions. Add another spoonful of caramelized onions on top of the cheeseburger patty. Place a second slice of Texas toast on top to complete the sandwich.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Press down gently on the sandwich with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom slice of Texas toast is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the entire sandwich and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the second side is also golden brown and crispy. Remove the finished Texas toast smash burger from the pan. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make all four burgers.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Serve the Texas toast smash burgers immediately, optionally with a side of french fries and your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min