Description
Juicy smashed beef patties with crispy edges, melted cheddar, tangy pickles, creamy mayo, and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey all tucked into a soft brioche bun. This bold and flavorful burger comes together in just 20 minutes and delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and heat in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 12 pickle slices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes until very hot.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey with red pepper flakes and apple cider vinegar for 2 to 3 minutes, then set aside.
- Lightly toast the brioche buns in the skillet until golden, then remove and set aside.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls without overworking the meat.
- Place each beef ball onto the hot skillet, smash firmly with a spatula, and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until crispy on the bottom. Flip, add a slice of cheddar cheese, and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until melted.
- Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun, add the cheesy patty, top with pickle slices, and drizzle generously with the warm hot honey.
- Close with the top bun and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Smash the beef within the first 30 seconds of placing it on the skillet for the best crust.
- Do not move the patties while they cook to ensure deep browning.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- For extra richness, lightly butter the buns before toasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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