1/2cupmayonnaiselowfat mayo can be used, if desired
2tablespoonsketchup
1-3teaspoonssriracha (optional)1 teaspoon for mild & 3 teaspoons for spicy
Burgers
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1lb.ground beef20% percent fat, preferably
1-2tablespoonsvegetable oiljust enough to cover the bottom of your skillet or griddle pan
4gluten free burger bunsI buy mine at Trader Joe's
Fixin's
a few iceberg lettuce leaves torn into pieces about the size of the bunsshredded is fine too, optional
4sliceswhite or red onion optional
4slicestomato optional
8slicesAmerican or cheddar cheese
Instructions
These smash burgers come together very quickly so it’s best to have all of the ingredients ready to go before cooking the burgers.
Make the special sauce by combining mayo, ketchup, dill pickle, sweet relish, and sriracha in a medium sized bowl. Set sauce aside. Sauce can be made ahead if desired and refrigerated until ready to use.
Prepare the fixin's - lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. Feel free to modify the fixin's to your personal preferences.
Season the burger meat with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. All seasonings are optional and can also be modified to personal taste. Once meat is seasoned, divide meat into four equal parts. Each part will be 1/4 lb. Then take each 1/4 lb section and divide into 2 large meatballs. There will be a total of 8 large meatballs. Do NOT form into patties…yet.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle until very hot on medium-high to high heat. Add oil to the pan, using a sauce brush if necessary to fully oil the pan/griddle. If using a griddle, place all burger balls on the griddle and using a spatula, “smash” the burgers with a firm spatula until they are thin and flat. (Don’t worry if the patties aren’t round. You want craggy, uneven edges!) If using a cast iron pan, you will need to cook the burgers in two batches. Cook burgers until browned with crispy edges, approx 2 minutes and then flip burgers and place cheese slices on top of each. Cook for up to 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Remove burgers from the pan and loosely cover with foil to keep them warm while you are toasting the gluten free buns. Place buns, cut-side-down in the pan and warm/toast for approx 1-2 minutes. If desired, spread some special sauce on to the buns before grilling.
Once buns are toasted, begin Smash Burger assembly. I start by placing some special sauce on the bottom half of the bun, then add onion, tomato, and lettuce. Next, I add two cheeseburger patties, a schmear of special sauce and then place the bun on top. But you can build your Gluten Free Smash Burgers with the fixin's you like best. Serve with fries and pickles. Dig in and have plenty of napkins nearby!
Notes
Some additional fixin's to contemplate when building you ideal Gluten Free Smash Burgers - bacon, avocado, pickles, grilled onions, hot and sweet jalapenos (from Trader Joe's). And if your feeling crazy, a fried egg on top makes everything more delicious!Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef if desired.Mayo or Thousand Island dressing can be used in place of the special sauce.Click here for Gfchow's homemade dill pickle recipe. Or go to GFchow.com>Recipes>Appetizers & Snacks>Homemade Dill Pickles...Easy as 1,2,3