ULTIMATE BBQ BACON SMASHBURGER (BETTER THAN TAKEOUT)

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

300g ground beef (80/20 mix)

2 brioche buns, toasted

4 slices cheddar cheese

4 slices smoked bacon, cooked crispy

1 tomato, sliced

2 lettuce leaves

3 tbsp BBQ sauce

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Form beef into loose balls. Don't pack tight.

Heat cast-iron skillet to high. Smash beef balls flat with a spatula.

Season with salt/pepper. Sear 2 mins until crusty.

Flip, top with cheese. Cover pan for 1 min to melt.

Mix BBQ sauce and mayo. Slather on buns.

Stack: Lettuce, tomato, double patty, bacon, top bun. Crush it.

The Secret: Use a screaming hot pan and don't touch the meat until you flip it to get that crust.

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