Juicy Smash Burger (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Ingredients
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24 ounces ground beef (80/20)
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8 strips bacon
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4 small onions, thinly sliced
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8 slices Cheddar cheese
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup BBQ sauce
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Seasoning Mix
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
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Combine the smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a tiny bowl.
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Roll the ground beef into 8 balls, each weighing about 3 ounces.
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Set your flat grill to medium heat. Fry the bacon strips until they’re crispy, 8-10 minutes, and let them rest on a paper towel.
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Throw butter onto the grill and melt it. Add the onions, toss them in the buttery goodness, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the seasoning. Stir frequently while cooking for 8-10 minutes until they’re golden and soft. Take them off the heat.
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Turn the grill to high and lightly coat it with vegetable oil.
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Sprinkle a little of the seasoning onto each beef ball. Place the beef onto the hot grill, with the seasoned side touching the surface. Use a weight and parchment paper to flatten the balls into thin patties, focusing on pushing out the edges.
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Create crispy edges by cooking the patties for about 2 minutes on one side. Flip them with a scraper after seasoning the exposed side.
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Swipe BBQ sauce on the freshly flipped side of the patties. Quickly add a slice of cheddar cheese on top and let it melt, which takes about 2 minutes.
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Stack two patties for a double burger setup. Place them onto buns alongside the bacon and caramelized onions, then serve right away.
# Notes:
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Eat these burgers hot, topped with bacon and caramelized onions on any buns you like.