Sausage Smashed Burger Recipes

SAUSAGE SMASHED BURGER

Steps:

• MAKE AHEAD OF TIME!
• In a small sauce pot combine sugar, vinegar and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, remove from heat, and add cucumber slices. Place in fridge for at least one hour prior to using them. After an hour the cucumbers will be tender but will still have texture and a bit of snap to them.
• In a medium size mixing bowl combine Brussels sprouts, mayonnaise and garlic paste. Mix well. Place in fridge till needed.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, butter to the skillet, and cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Stir often, until onions are tender. Drain and reserve excess butter to toast bread slices. There's flavour in the pan, never toss that out. Place onions in a bowl and place in fridge until they cool down.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of reserved onion butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Toast 2 slices of bread in the pan until desired doneness. Repeat this process with remaining ingredients.
• In the same skillet, heat the tomato slices until a slight charring occurs, then remove from heat and set aside.
• In a medium size mixing bowl combine the sausage and caramelized onions together, do not over-mix. Divide the sausage mix into 4 equal parts, then roll them into individual ball-shapes.
• Using the same skillet over medium heat, place the burgers in the pan, then smash the sausage into the skillet with a flat spatula until you have your desired thickness. Cook the burgers over medium heat for about 12-15 minutes, or until the natural juices run clear.
• Top with shredded cheese, and allow it to melt before removing from the skillet. You can cook them all in the same skillet, or cook two at a time.
• Remove from pan and layer the burger between toasted bread with tomatoes, pickles and slaw. Enjoy with a big old burger loving smile!

THE BEST HOMEMADE SMASH BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for the burger sauce, and set aside in the fridge. Mix all the Burger Juice ingredients together in a small bowl. In another medium-sized bowl, add the beef. Pour the Burger Juice into the beef, and gently break it up with a spoon or your hands and GENTLY mix thoroughly. Do not over-work your meat, be very very gentle with it. Once it's thoroughly mixed, scoop into 3-4oz sized balls. Cover the burger balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of a half hour. You want the meat to be super cold. You could also pop into your freezer for about 15 minutes.
• When ready to cook, heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until SUPER HOT. Drop a tiny sprinkle of water to test it, if it immediately sizzles and bounces around and disappears, it's ready. No need to add oil, there's plenty of fat in the burger. Remove your burgers from the fridge or freezer and sprinkle them with kosher salt and pepper. Place about 3 to 4 balls in the skillet, leaving room for them to be smashed down. After 30 seconds of searing, smash them all the way down until they can't be smashed anymore, with a large heavy skillet. Leave them alone and let them cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or when the edges start to turn brown. Flip them over and immediately place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. When the cheese melts, they're ready, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Build your burger with the toppings of your choice and enjoy!

SMASHED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER BURGERS

Steps:

• Form the Italian sausage in 4-ounce patties a little bit wider than the buns you are using. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. In batches, cook each side of the patties until crisp and golden and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes a side.
• Line the cooked sausage patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place some Sweet Peppers on top, then a slice of cheese. Broil in the oven until the cheese is melty and golden brown. Place on the griddled buns and serve with red sauce.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss the pepper strips with the oil, garlic and some salt and pepper, and place in a 9-by-14-inch baking dish. Bake, stirring halfway through, until the peppers become lighter in color and soft, about 20 minutes.

SMASH BURGERS

Steps:

• Place a 9-in. cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, gently shape beef into 4 balls, shaping just enough to keep together (do not compact). , Increase burner temperature to medium-high; add oil. Working in batches, add beef. With a heavy metal spatula, flatten to 1/4- to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle each with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until edges start to brown, about 1-1/2 minutes. Turn burgers and sprinkle with additional 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until well browned and a thermometer reads at least 160°, 1 minute. Repeat with remaining beef., Serve burgers on buns with toppings as desired.