Owen Hill’s Smashed Cheeseburger with Burger Sauce

Ingredients

• 125 g Beef mince (Per large ball; number of balls and total amount are not stated.)
• Salt (Season the beef generously; amount not stated.)
• Black pepper (Season the beef generously; amount not stated.)
• Gherkins (Some are blended into the burger sauce; slice some for assembly. Amount not stated.)
• Smoked paprika (For the burger sauce; amount not stated.)
• American mustard (For the burger sauce; amount not stated.)
• Mayonnaise (For the burger sauce; amount not stated.)
• Tomato sauce (For the burger sauce; amount not stated.)
• Maple syrup (For the burger sauce; amount not stated.)
• Garlic granules (For the burger sauce; amount not stated.)
• Smoked streaky bacon (Rashers; amount not stated.)
• Clear honey (For marinating the bacon; amount not stated.)
• Soy sauce (For marinating the bacon; amount not stated.)
• Oil (A touch for the hot pan; type and amount not stated.)
• Parmesan (Sprinkle over the bacon before returning it to the oven; amount not stated.)
• American cheese (Add to the burger when it is turned; amount not stated.)
• Brioche bun (For serving; amount not stated.)
• Tomato (Optional addition; amount not stated.)
• Lettuce (Optional addition; amount not stated.)

Steps

1. 1

   The night before cooking, combine the smoked streaky bacon, clear honey, and soy sauce. Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Season the beef mince generously with salt and black pepper. Divide it into large balls of about 125 g each, then set them aside. The source does not state how many balls to make.

3. 3

   Blend the gherkins, smoked paprika, American mustard, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, maple syrup, and garlic granules together until combined to make the burger sauce.

4. 4

   Heat the oven; the source does not specify a temperature. Cook the marinated bacon in the oven; its initial cooking time is not stated.

5. 5

   Heat a pan until hot, then add a touch of oil.

6. 6

   Place a beef ball in the hot pan. Cover it with parchment paper and press it down with a burger press to smash it.

7. 7

   Cook the patty, then turn it over and add American cheese. The source does not specify cooking time or doneness cues.

8. 8

   Take the bacon out of the oven and sprinkle it with Parmesan. Return it to the oven for 30 seconds.

9. 9

   Assemble the burgers on brioche buns with the patties and cheese, bacon, burger sauce, and sliced gherkins. Add tomato and lettuce if desired.

Notes

The source does not state amounts for most ingredients, the number of beef portions, the oven temperature, the bacon’s initial baking time, or the patty cooking time. Total time includes the overnight marinade. The source gives no detailed assembly order beyond listing the burger components.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• burger
• American
• stovetop
• overnight marinade
• contains gluten
• contains dairy