Smash Burgers

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Chuck
  • 1/2 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper
  • Half Stick 1/4 cup Butter, softened (+2 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • Sliced Cheese of Choice
  • Toppings of Choice
  • 4 Brioche Buns

BURGER AIOLI

  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes 1/2 if spice sensitive
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Pickle Juice
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine ground chuck, salt, and pepper and mix well. Once well combined, add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and mix well again
  • Form meat into 4 oz balls, place onto plate, cover, and place in freezer
  • Whisk together burger aioli ingredients in small bowl, cover and put in cooler or refrigerator
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet on high heat, throw in butter, and place balls of meat in skillet leaving plenty of room for pressing
  • After 15-30 seconds press down on balls until they are flat, leave to cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip over and add cheese. Once the cheese melts remove patties from skillet and repeat with remaining burger balls
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