Classic Smash Burger (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seasoning Mix
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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
→ Burger Ingredients
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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, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
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Divide the ground beef into 3-ounce portions and roll them into balls. You should have 8 balls.
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Preheat your flat-top grill to medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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Add the butter to the grill and let it melt. Toss in the sliced onions and coat them in the butter. Season with about 1/4 of the seasoning mix. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the grill.
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Increase the heat to high and grease the grill with vegetable oil.
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Season the top of each beef ball with some of the seasoning mix. Place them seasoning-side down on the grill. Using parchment paper and a weight, smash each ball into a thin patty, focusing on the edges.
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Season the smashed side of the patties. Cook until the edges are crispy and browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the patties using a scraper.
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Brush the cooked side with BBQ sauce and immediately place a slice of Cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
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For double burgers, stack two patties together. Serve immediately on buns with bacon and caramelized onions.
# Notes:
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Serve the burgers immediately with bacon and caramelized onions on your favorite buns.