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Smashed Diner Burger with Special Sauce

Two crispy-edged smash patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, and a tangy in-house sauce on a toasted bun.

Total time 20 min
Servings 2
Rating 4.9 / 5
Skill level Easy
Smashed Diner Burger with Special Sauce
In the kitchen

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Method

  1. Form the beef into four loose balls and season with salt.

  2. Smash each ball flat on a screaming-hot griddle; sear 90 seconds until lacy and crisp, then flip and cap with cheese.

  3. Whisk mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickle for the sauce.

  4. Stack two patties per toasted bun with lettuce and a generous swipe of sauce.