Some days I just want a really good burger! I don’t usually have bread or buns in the house but found I can enjoy this American classic without the bun using this method!
First, I mix up a few seasonings. I have tons of spices in my pantry so just blend together whatever I desire. This day, I used salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and paprika.
In a preheated hot cast iron skillet, I added a little oil and two piles of sliced onion. I then added two hamburger patties on top of the piles of onion.
Using a heavy spatula, I smashed the patties so the onions adhered to the bottom. Then, I seasoned the top of each patty.
Cook for a few minutes and then flip the patties. Look at that goodness! Be sure to season this side as well!
With pepper jack and American cheese in the house, how could I possibly choose just one?
Make a side salad with your favorite hamburger fixings.
Enjoy!
Smashburger with Onions
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2-4 slices cheese
Instructions
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Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat for about five minutes. While heating up the skillet, make seasonings by combining salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
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Divide ground beef in half and make two round thick patties.
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Add oil to skillet and add onions in two piles. Immediately add the patties on top of each pile of onion. Using a heavy spatula, press down on the patties so the onions stick to bottom of patties.
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Cook patties for about five minutes. Flip patties and add cheese. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes. Remove to plate.
Enjoy!
