Smashed Burger with Truffle Mayo
Generated on: April 27, 2024
Ingredients
- Ground beef (20% fat)500 g
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Hamburger buns4
- Truffle oil1 tbsp
- Mayonnaise100 ml
- Lettuce4 leaves
- Red onion1
- Cheddar cheese slices4
- Potatoes (for fries)800 g
- Vegetable oil
Directions
- 1
Preheat a heavy skillet or griddle over high heat.
- 2
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and form into loose balls. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Place balls of beef on the skillet and smash them flat into thin patties using a spatula. Cook until the edges are crispy and the center is browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- 4
Add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty during the last 30 seconds of cooking to melt.
- 5
Toast hamburger buns on the skillet until golden brown.
- 6
Mix the mayonnaise with truffle oil in a small bowl to make the truffle mayo.
- 7
Build the burger by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a beef patty, a generous spread of truffle mayo, and a few slices of red onion. Top with another patty and more truffle mayo before closing with the top bun.
- 8
For the fries, cut potatoes into thin strips and soak in water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 9
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C.
- 10
Fry potatoes until golden and crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
- 11
Serve the smashed burger with a side of fries and a bowl of truffle mayo for dipping.
Enjoy your food!