Smashburgers

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 450g 18% fat beef mince
• 6 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tsp ketchup
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 brioche buns
• Iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded to serve
• Chips, to serve
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1. Thinly slice iceberg lettuce and set aside.
2. Add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and ketchup in a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
3. Add the pasta sauce to the saucepan with the mince and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Next, coat the burger bun with a little mayonnaise and toast on a hot pan so they are crispy and golden and set aside.
5. In the same hot pan, heat the oil over medium-high until very hot. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions, season each piece with salt and pepper. Place on the preheated pan and using a spatula or potato masher place over the beef and press down to make a shape into a patty slightly larger than the buns. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook for another 4 minutes until cooked through. Do not move or flip the patties multiple times, as tempting as it is, this will affect the cooking process.
6. Top with the cheese and add a little water to the pan, cover with a lid and cook for another minute until the cheese has melted and the burgers are cooked.
7. To assemble add the sauce to the bottom half of the burger bun followed by the burger, lettuce and top. Serve with chips. Enjoy!