Smash burger

Step 1/3

• ½ red onion
• ¼ head iceberg lettuce
• 10 g pickles (sliced)
• 1½ tbsp mayonnaise
• ½ tbsp ketchup
• ½ tbsp mustard
• 2 burger buns

• cutting board
• knife
• bowl
• whisk
• parchment paper
• scissors

Peel and slice onion vertically. Wash the iceberg lettuce and finely shred. Drain the pickles. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl. Halve the burger buns and toast to your liking. Cut parchment paper into 15 x 15 cm/6 x 6 in. squares for each patty.

Step 2/3

• 250 g ground beef
• oil (for frying)
• salt
• pepper

• cast iron pan
• spatula

Heat the cast iron pan over high heat, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. Divide the ground beef into equal portions and shape into loose balls. Place patties in the pan in batches, being careful not to overcrowd. Cover each with a sheet of parchment paper, and flatten with a spatula until they are approx. 1 cm thick. Season with salt and pepper and cook over high for approx. 2 min. until the edges are crispy and brown.

Step 3/3

• 2 slices melting cheese

Flip the patties, season with salt and pepper, and place a slice of cheese on each patty. Cook for another 1—2 min. Meanwhile, spread the sauce on both sides of the buns, then layer your lettuce on the bottom half. Next, stack the patties,onion, pickles, and the top of the bun. Serve immediately!

Enjoy your meal!