Smash Burgers with Chili Crisp Mayo
Smash Burgers with Chili Crisp Mayo
Ingredients
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 slices American cheese
- 4 potato buns, split
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, for toasting buns
For the Chili Crisp Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili crisp mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili crisp, lime juice, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust chili crisp or lime juice as desired. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball; do not pack them tightly. Season the beef balls generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking hot, about 5 minutes. While the skillet heats, brush the cut sides of the potato buns with melted butter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the buttered buns cut-side down on the hot skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove buns from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add 2-3 beef balls to the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball and use a sturdy spatula or burger press to firmly smash each ball into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Flip the patties, immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining beef balls and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of chili crisp mayo on both halves of each toasted bun. Place two cheeseburger patties on the bottom bun. Top with dill pickle slices and thinly sliced red onion. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smash Burgers with Chili Crisp Mayo
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 slices American cheese
- 4 potato buns, split
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, for toasting buns
For the Chili Crisp Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili crisp mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili crisp, lime juice, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust chili crisp or lime juice as desired. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball; do not pack them tightly. Season the beef balls generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking hot, about 5 minutes. While the skillet heats, brush the cut sides of the potato buns with melted butter.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the buttered buns cut-side down on the hot skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove buns from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add 2-3 beef balls to the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball and use a sturdy spatula or burger press to firmly smash each ball into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Flip the patties, immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining beef balls and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of chili crisp mayo on both halves of each toasted bun. Place two cheeseburger patties on the bottom bun. Top with dill pickle slices and thinly sliced red onion. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min