A delicious smash burger with cheese combined with chili in a number of different ways.
| Servings | 1 Portions |
| Tags | American | Beef | Burger | Main Course |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Cook Time | 30 min |
I love the heat from chili and of course I have to squeeze chili into a few different variations in a smash burger. This burger starts with a classic double smash burger with cheese (which is undoubtedly the best version) which is then combined with some chili-filled ingredients. Here we have a quick chili majo with sambal oelek, pickled red onion (with different homegrown chilis - e.g. orange habanero and/or vampire), homemade chili jam (made with homegrown stripey and lemondrop chilis) and the burger is then topped with sliced pickled jalapeño. To sell the chili bit even more, I can throw in some chili flakes too.
I choose to make pickled red onions and chili jam myself here because I grow a lot of chili at home and find it fun and a good way to store parts of the chili harvest. However, these ingredients (and chili mayo) can be bought ready-made if you prefer to do so.
I have written a little about my experiences with smashburgers in this article and hope that it can explain the things that I may not go through in detail right here in the recipe. There I write a little about what type of ground beef is good to use and things to think about in general.
I don't have a fancy griddle or the like unfortunately, but you can also do this in a regular durable frying pan. However, the frying pan needs to withstand a little scraping so use carbon steel or stainless steel frying pan (absolutely do not use a frying pan with a non-stick coating). Sure, it's a bit cramped in the pan, but you can do it in batches instead if you think it's easier. Personally, I don't care that much if the burger turns out a little lopsided - that's just part of the charm. It's definitely delicious anyway.
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Ingredients
Directions
- Weigh or measure all ingredients in a small bowl, mix well.
- Store in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
- Toast the bread in a hot pan (possibly with a little melted butter).
- Form 2 balls of the minced meat - approx. 80g each.
- Place the balls in a hot frying pan (possibly with a little oil) and press the patties out thinly.
- Fry until the patties are browned and then scrape them off the pan and turn.
- Place a slice of cheese on each patty and let melt.
- Toss the burger together. Bread, chili jam, crisp lettuce, the fried steaks with cheese, pickled red onion, pickled jalapeño, chili mayo and bread.
Nutrition Facts*
| Total | Serving | 100 g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1209.57 kcal | 1209.57 kcal | 276 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 68.85 g | 68.85 g | 15.71 g |
| Fat | 83.31 g | 83.31 g | 19.01 g |
| Protein | 43.83 g | 43.83 g | 10.00 g |
| Sugar | 29.89 g | 29.89 g | 6.82 g |
| Salt | 2.67 g | 2.67 g | 0.61 g |
* The nutritional information provided is approximated and calculated using the ingredients available in the database. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
