Cheesy Double Smashburgers
Smashburgers with double, juicy beef patties, melty cheese, shallots, thyme and garlic aioli.
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 13
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat griddle flat top or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Meanwhile, divide beef evenly into eight portions. Lightly shape into loose balls. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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Step 2
Place butter, shallots, garlic and a pinch of thyme on griddle. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shallots are tender and softened. Evenly place half of balls on griddle over medium-high heat; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bottoms are browned and crispy.
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Step 3
Turn balls onto shallot mixture, smashing into thin patties with a spatula or burger press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F. Remove from griddle; keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
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Step 4
Evenly divide shallots and place on top of patties. Add cheese slice; stack 2 patties together.
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Step 5
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, granulated onion and garlic powder.
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Step 6
Spread garlic mayonnaise on buns. Evenly place lettuce on bottom buns; top with double patties, pickles, if desired, and top halves of buns.
Cooking Tip: Customize with other creative burger toppings!
Nutrition Information
827 Calories
24g SAT FAT
68g PROTEIN
8.6 mg IRON
14.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, 4: 827 Calories; 423 Calories from fat; 47g Total Fat (24 g Saturated Fat; 1.1 g Trans Fat; 2.7 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 14.8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 255 mg Cholesterol; 1310 mg Sodium; 34 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.3 g Dietary Fiber; 8.2 g Total Sugars; 68 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 712.1 mg Calcium; 8.6 mg Iron; 1139 mg Potassium; 16.9 mcg Vitamin D; 0.7 mg Riboflavin; 14.5 mg NE Niacin; 1.1 mg Vitamin B6; 6.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 893 mg Phosphorus; 14.9 mg Zinc; 66.5 mcg Selenium; 227.2 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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