Best way to grow your Big Mac Smash Burger at home
This recipe provides a home-cooked version of the classic Big Mac Smash Burger, focusing on achieving that distinct flavor and texture.
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Cast-iron skillet or griddle
- Heavy spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 lb Ground beef 80/20 lean
- 2 Burger buns
- 4 American cheese slices
- 4 Dill pickle slices
- 0.25 cup Onion finely diced
- 0.25 cup Iceberg lettuce shredded
Special Sauce
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Paprika
Instructions
Special Sauce
- Combine all Special Sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well, then set aside.
Burgers
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and form loose balls, avoiding over-handling.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking, then lightly toast the burger buns face down.
- Place two beef balls on the hot surface, smash them thin with a heavy spatula, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until crispy, then flip, immediately add a cheese slice to each patty, and cook for another minute.
- Repeat the process for the remaining beef balls and cheese.
Assembly
- Spread special sauce on the bottom bun, layer with lettuce, diced onion, and pickle slices, then add a cheeseburger patty.
- Place the middle bun on top, add more special sauce, lettuce, onion, pickles, and another cheeseburger patty.
- Complete the burger with the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the special sauce. Ensure your skillet is very hot for the best smash and crisp on the patties.