Juicy Smash Burger (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seasoning Mix
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Burger Ingredients
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4 small onions, thinly sliced
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8 slices Cheddar cheese
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24 ounces ground beef (80/20)
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1/4 cup BBQ sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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8 strips bacon
# Instructions:
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Combine the salt, onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small dish.
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Portion the ground beef into eight 3-ounce balls and shape them lightly with your hands.
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Turn your flat-top grill to medium heat. Let the bacon fry up crispy for about 8-10 minutes, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
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Melt butter on the grill. Drop in the sliced onions, coat them well, and sprinkle a bit of the seasoning on top. Stir often and cook until golden and soft, around 8-10 minutes, then move off the heat.
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Crank up the heat to high and oil the grill lightly with vegetable oil.
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Sprinkle some seasoning on the top of each meatball, then put them on the grill seasoned-side down. Use parchment paper and a press to flatten them thin, concentrating on smashing the edges.
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Dust a little more seasoning on top of the patties. Let them cook for about 2 minutes until the edges start to look crispy and browned, then scrape and flip them over.
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Brush BBQ sauce onto the cooked side, then quickly lay a slice of Cheddar on each patty. Let it melt, about 2 minutes.
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To make a double, pile two patties together. Enjoy immediately on your favorite buns along with bacon and caramelized onions.
# Notes:
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Eat right away! Stack your burgers with onions and bacon on toasted buns if you'd like.