Smash Burger

Instructions 👩🏻‍🍳

• Step 1
  In a small bowl, combine the mayo, ketchup, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Stir it until a sauce is formed. Refrigerate until use.
• Step 2
  Roughly slice your onion and separate it into individual strands. This doesn't need to be perfect.
• Step 3
  Slice your tomato and hit it with a generous amount of salt.
• Step 4
  Slice your pickle however you like.
• Step 5
  Toast your buns in a hot buttered skillet until they develop some browning. This will prevent the burger from going soggy.
• Step 6
  Form your ground beef into a ball. Season it on one side.
• Step 7
  Place the ball seasoning-side down in a ripping hot and oiled skillet.
• Step 8
  Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the ball. With the help of a burger press or a heavy-bottomed pot, press the ball in order to create a smashed patty. Spread it out thin!
• Step 9
  Season this side of the patty as well,and add your onion bits on top of it.
• Step 10
  After brown on one side, flip the patty. Place a slice of American cheese on top to melt and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Step 11
  Assemble the burger in this order: bottom bun, sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, burger patty, pickles, sauce, top bun.
• Step 12
  Enjoy!