Spicy Jalapeño-Onion Smash (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Sauce
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 tablespoons mayo
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1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Smash Burgers
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4 hamburger buns, toasted and halved
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680g of 80/20 ground beef
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1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
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4 slices of American cheese
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1 jalapeño pepper, sliced thinly (about 1/2 cup)
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1 teaspoon of canola oil
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, used throughout
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3/4 teaspoon ground pepper, used throughout
# Instructions:
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Stir the mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt together in a small bowl. Cover it up and stick it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
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Warm up a large skillet over medium heat and pour in the canola oil. Add the onion slices and jalapeños, sprinkling with a quarter of the salt and pepper. Stir and cook everything until the jalapeños soften and the onions caramelize—this takes about 10-15 minutes. Scoop it all into a bowl and set it aside.
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Divide the ground beef into 8 chunks (around 85g each). Gently shape each piece into a loose ball, but don't mash it too much. Lay the meatballs on a parchment-covered tray and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to cook.
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Clean out the pan and get it super hot over high heat—almost smoking. Put a few meatballs in the hot skillet. Without overcrowding, press each one down into a thin patty using a sturdy spatula or burger press. Sprinkle with what's left of the salt and pepper. Let the patties cook about 2-3 minutes per side and press hard early on. When there’s about a minute left, toss a slice of cheese on top to melt.
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Take the toasted buns and spread both sides generously with the sauce. Add one cheesy patty to each bottom bun, followed by a scoop of your onion-jalapeño mix. Top it off with the other bun half and dig in while it’s nice and hot.
# Notes:
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For the crispy edges you want, a cast-iron skillet works best for this job.
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To nail a smash burger, be sure to press firmly with a flat metal spatula right after placing the meat in the pan.