Smash Burger (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.
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24 ounces ground beef (80/20).
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8 strips bacon.
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3 tablespoons butter.
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4 small onions, thinly sliced.
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
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1/4 cup BBQ sauce.
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8 slices Cheddar cheese.
Instructions:
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In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
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Portion the ground beef into 3-ounce sections and roll them into balls. You will have 8 portions.
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Preheat your flat-top grill to medium. Cook the bacon until crispy, 8-10 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Add the butter to the grill and let it melt.
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Add the onions and toss to coat in the butter. Season with about ΒΌ of the seasoning mixture. Toss with a spatula frequently until they wilt and begin to brown, about 8-10 minutes. Take off the heat.
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Turn up the heat to high and grease the flattop with the oil.
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Season the balls of meat with some of the seasoning mixture on the top.
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Place the balls, seasoning side down onto the grill.
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Using a piece of parchment paper and a weight, smash each ball down as thin as you can, really concentrating on the edges.
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Season this side after smashing. Allow to cook until the meat looks lacey and browns around the edges, about 2 minutes.
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Using a scraper, scrape under the patty and flip it over.
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Brush this side with the BBQ sauce. Immediately add a slice of cheese. Continue to cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
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For doubles, stack one patty on top of another.
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Take off the grill and serve immediately with the bacon, and onions on the buns of your choice.
Notes:
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Serve immediately with bacon and onions on your preferred buns.