El Fuego Smash Burgers

Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Ground Beef (80/20) – 1 lb
• Burger Buns – 4
• American Cheese – 4 slices
• Onion, Thinly Sliced – 1 small
• Mayonnaise – 3 tbsp
• My Sauce Lab El Fuego – 2 tbsp (plus extra for serving)
• Dill Pickles – for topping
• Salt and Pepper – to taste
• Butter – 1 tbsp

Directions

1. Mix the mayonnaise with 2 tbsp El Fuego to make the smoky burger sauce. Set aside.
2. Divide the beef into 4 loose balls. Do not overwork the meat.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Place a beef ball in the pan, top with a few onion slices, and smash flat with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and browned, then flip and top with cheese. Cook 1 more minute.
5. Butter and toast the buns in the same pan.
6. Build each burger with sauce, patty, and pickles. Serve with extra El Fuego on the side.