Why heat up the house when it’s perfect grilling weather outside. Friends are coming over so let’s grill up some burgers! Specifically, let’s make some Smash Burgers topped off with an Animal-Style Sauce!
What’s a Smash Burger?
It is just what it sounds like. I am using a 3 oz ball of ground chuck beef that I smash down into a patty on a screaming hot griddle that I have placed on the grill. When all the experts start talking about burgers someone always says, “Do not take your spatula and “smash” down on it because you will press out all the moisture in the meat. That would be true if you are placing on your grill pre-formed patties and are cooking more of a pub-style burger.
That is not the case for our “smash burger”. By taking that ball, and smashing it on a very hot grill, we are in fact locking in the juices because of the sear we are putting on the burger. Once we get that hard sear/crust, we will flip the burger (no more pressing. Only one time to get the original sear.) When should we flip the burger? Flip when you start to see some bubbling coming thru the burger. You should have a very nice crust. Don’t forget to season your burger with your favorite seasoned salt.
We might as well make our burger a double-double. Add a slice of American Cheese and you have the almost perfect smash burger.
What’s an Animal Style Sauce?
Let’s add some Animal-Style Sauce and some grilled onions and make our burger the perfect Double-Double Animal-Style Smash Burger!
Am I a fan of a much thicker burger medium-rare on the inside with all the juices running down my arm? Why yes I am! The Smash Burger is just a different style of burger. This style will allow you to cook a lot of burgers in a shorter amount of time. That will make you very happy when you are cooking for a large group. Once you get that great char on both sides of the patty, you are done and ready to dive in and enjoy one for yourself!! Check out my other post on Burgers here!
Celebrate this upcoming weekend with friends and cook up some great Smash Burgers topped off with the perfect Animal-Style Sauce. I hope you enjoy this version of a burger and as always, thanks for Spending Time in My Kitchen!
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