The Ultimate Guide to Making a Better Fast Food-Style Burger

🍔Smashing the beef patties helps create a crispy exterior and juicy interior, giving the burger a unique texture.

🧅Grating and mixing onion with mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce creates a flavorful and smooth special sauce.

🥬Using finely shredded iceberg lettuce adds crunch and a classic texture to the burger.

🍅Slicing tomatoes thinly ensures they are not thicker than the hamburger patties, maintaining a balanced bite in each bite.

🔥Toasting the hamburger buns over medium heat ensures a golden and crispy texture.

Why should I smash the beef patties?

—Smashing the beef patties helps create a crispy exterior, while retaining juiciness inside, giving the burger a unique texture.

What makes the special sauce special?

—The special sauce is made by grating and mixing onion with mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. It adds a savory flavor and smooth texture to the burger.

Why use finely shredded iceberg lettuce?

—Finely shredded iceberg lettuce adds a great crunch and a classic texture to the fast food-style burger.

How thin should I slice the tomatoes?

—Slice the tomatoes relatively thin, ensuring they are not thicker than the hamburger patties to maintain a balanced bite in each bite.

Why should I toast the hamburger buns?

—Toasting the hamburger buns over medium heat creates a golden and crispy texture, enhancing the overall taste of the burger.

00:00Sometimes, you want a traditional fast food-style burger made with high-quality ingredients.

00:16Smash burgers have a nostalgic appeal and offer a crispy and luscious experience.

02:41Smashing the beef patties on a hot griddle helps create a unique texture.

03:36The special sauce, made with grated onion and spices, adds a savory and smooth element.

04:20Finely shredded iceberg lettuce provides crunch and a classic texture to the burger.

01:59Thinly sliced tomatoes ensure a balanced bite in each mouthful.

02:14Toasting the hamburger buns over medium heat adds a golden and crispy texture.

04:43Constructing the burger with various toppings and special sauce enhances the overall flavor.