Hot Honey Caramelized Onion Smash Burgers with Potato Wedges
Hot Honey Caramelized Onion Smash Burgers with Potato Wedges
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Caramelized Onions
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
- 8 American cheese slices
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup burger sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Potato Wedges
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large baking sheet, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
While the potatoes bake, prepare the caramelized onions. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced white onion and salt. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are very soft and deeply golden brown. Do not rush this process.
⏱️ 25 min
- 3
Once the onions are caramelized, drizzle in the honey and sprinkle with red chili flakes. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the honey to warm and the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each) and gently form them into loose balls. Do not pack them tightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over high heat until shimmering. Place two beef balls in the hot pan, leaving space between them. Immediately use a sturdy spatula to firmly smash each beef ball down into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms and the edges are crispy. Flip the patties and immediately place one slice of American cheese on each. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef and cheese, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
While the last patties are cooking, lightly toast the brioche buns. You can do this in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side, or under a broiler.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To assemble the burgers: Lay out a piece of aluminum foil for each burger. Spread a generous amount of burger sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a layer of shredded lettuce, followed by one slice of American cheese. Place one cooked smash burger patty on the cheese, then another slice of American cheese. Drizzle more burger sauce over the second cheese slice.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Spoon a generous portion of the hot honey caramelized onions over the burger. Place the top half of the bun on top. Wrap the assembled burger tightly in the aluminum foil to keep it warm and allow the cheese to melt further.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Serve the Hot Honey Caramelized Onion Smash Burgers immediately with the crispy potato wedges on the side.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Honey Caramelized Onion Smash Burgers with Potato Wedges
For the Hot Honey Caramelized Onions
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
- 8 American cheese slices
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup burger sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Potato Wedges
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large baking sheet, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
While the potatoes bake, prepare the caramelized onions. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced white onion and salt. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are very soft and deeply golden brown. Do not rush this process.
⏱️ 25 min - 3
Once the onions are caramelized, drizzle in the honey and sprinkle with red chili flakes. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the honey to warm and the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each) and gently form them into loose balls. Do not pack them tightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over high heat until shimmering. Place two beef balls in the hot pan, leaving space between them. Immediately use a sturdy spatula to firmly smash each beef ball down into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms and the edges are crispy. Flip the patties and immediately place one slice of American cheese on each. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef and cheese, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
While the last patties are cooking, lightly toast the brioche buns. You can do this in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side, or under a broiler.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To assemble the burgers: Lay out a piece of aluminum foil for each burger. Spread a generous amount of burger sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a layer of shredded lettuce, followed by one slice of American cheese. Place one cooked smash burger patty on the cheese, then another slice of American cheese. Drizzle more burger sauce over the second cheese slice.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Spoon a generous portion of the hot honey caramelized onions over the burger. Place the top half of the bun on top. Wrap the assembled burger tightly in the aluminum foil to keep it warm and allow the cheese to melt further.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Serve the Hot Honey Caramelized Onion Smash Burgers immediately with the crispy potato wedges on the side.