The Ultimate Smash Burger Recipe using SPG Seasoning

If you're looking for the tastiest way to make a burger, try this Smashburger Recipe using WheelyQ's Salt, Pepper and Garlic Seasoning.  Tips to cooking the best smash burger include two patties with a crispy crust, melted American cheese and a killer burger sauce.

Ingredients

Burger Patties:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 80/20, divided into 8 portions (3oz each)
• SPG Seasoning
• 4 Slices American Cheese

Burger Sauce:

• 1/2 cup Mayonaise
• 1 Tbsp. Ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  
• 1 tsp. Pickle Brine (from jar of dill pickles)
• 1 dash of SPG Seasoning

Toppings:

• 4 Brioche Buns
• 1 Large White Onion, Sliced into Thins Rings
• Grillo's Pickles Dill Chips
  
  

Instructions

For best results, use a cast iron skillet or griddle over a gas stove.

Portion Beef Patties:

1. Divide beef into 8 even portions, about 3 oz each. Loosely Roll them into balls then cover and refrigerate while preparing remaining ingredients (you can prep and refrigerate the balls of meat 1-2 days ahead). The meat must be cold when it hits the grill.

Prep Toppings and Buns:

1. Butter and toast buns over medium heat until golden on the buttered side.
2. Season onions with SPG and sauté until brown. For a delicious twist, add 1 tsp. of brown sugar for an incredible caramelized flavor.

Cook the Patties:

1. Increase griddle to medium/high heat. Place 2-4 burger balls onto a hot griddle. Working quickly, place a square of parchment paper over the meat and use a burger press or spatula to firmly smash straight down into a thin patty.
2. Once patties are smashed, peel back and discard parchment papers and season patties with Salt, Pepper and Garlic Seasoning. Add 1/2 teaspoon of burger sauce. Cook 2 minutes on the first side or until seared and juices start to come to the surface.
3. Scrape under the burger with metal spatula facing down at a 45˚ angle to get under the caramelized part and flip. Cook another 1 minute. Top half of the patties with sliced cheese and cover cheese with the second patty. Repeat with remaining burgers and transfer them to a platter as they finish cooking.

Assemble Burgers:

1. Place burger sauce on bottom of bun. Top with 3-4 pickle slices. Add double patty, caramelized onions, a touch more sauce and top with bun.
   
2. Pick up The Ultimate Smash Burger and devour it before some else gets to it first