
Classic Beef Burger
80/20 beef patties with smash technique, American cheese, and house sauce.
tips_and_updatesChef's Secret
“The smash burger technique maximises the Maillard crust. Use an 80/20 beef mince, a very hot cast-iron pan, and smash the patty thin within the first 30 seconds — that's where all the flavour lives.”
Ingredients
Preparation Steps
1)Â Divide beef mince into 4 Ă— 100g balls. Season with salt and pepper.
2)Â Heat a cast-iron skillet on maximum heat until just starting to smoke.
3)Â Add a ball, immediately smash flat with a spatula. Cook 90 seconds without moving.
4)Â Flip, add a slice of American cheese. Cook 45 seconds more.
5)Â Stack two patties per bun. Add pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato, and house sauce.
6) House sauce: mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickled jalapeño brine.
nutritionNutritional Facts
* Values per serving (Ă·2)
tips_and_updatesChef's Secret
“The smash burger technique maximises the Maillard crust. Use an 80/20 beef mince, a very hot cast-iron pan, and smash the patty thin within the first 30 seconds — that's where all the flavour lives.”