July 21, 2023
Cowboy Smash Burgers
This is a twist on an old standby cheeseburger. My husband loves the savory, toasted onion dip. When you smash these burgers you get a crispy edge but the center stays really juicy. Now I get the whole smash burger craze!
I’m not sure how we came up with calling them cowboy burgers but it seems appropriate. They are loaded with caramelized onions and BBQ sauce! I like to use Bison for these burgers because it is tender and mild with lots of healthful benefits, but you can use organic ground beef if that is easier to come by.
2 pounds ground bison or beef 1 package of Cucina Aurora Toasted Onion Dip Mix 2 large Red Onions 2 TBSP Hot Pepper Olive Oil 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce 4-8 slices sharp cheddar cheese Whole Wheat or Gluten Free burger buns
In a large bowl knead together meat, and onion dip mix until fully incorporated. Set aside.
In a large skillet heat olive oil. Add sliced onion cooking on medium-high heat until they start to brown but not burn. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
Heat a flat griddle pan or large frying pan to high temperature. Spray with non-stick spray.
Using your hands shape the prepared meat into a ball about 1/4lb of meat.
Put the ball in the center of the hot pan. cover with a piece of parchment paper and gently smash the ball into a flat patty using the base of a jar, or bowl.
Cook for 2 minutes or until edges are sizzling before flipping over and continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes until desired temp.
in the last 30 seconds of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty before putting on the bun.
Layer the bottom side of a bun with lettuce and tomato then place the burger on top, and add BBQ Sauce. Top with caramelized onions. Enjoy immediately!
