Oklahoma Jalapeño Smashburger
Thin smashburger patties pressed with sliced onions and jalapeños, topped with melted American cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy special sauce on a soft bun. A spicy, crispy secret-menu-style burger you can make at home.
Equipment
- 1 | Flat griddle or cast-iron skillet |
- 1 | Sturdy spatula or burger press | for smashing
- 1 | Knife | for slicing
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 | lb | ground beef | 80/20 preferred
- 1 | | white onion | thinly sliced
- 2 | | jalapeños | sliced
- 4 | slices | American cheese |
- 4 | strips | cooked bacon | crumbled
- 2 | | burger buns |
- 3 | tbsp | special sauce | or mayo-based sauce
- 1 | | salt | to taste
- 1 | | oil | for the griddle
Instructions
- Divide ground beef into four equal balls and season with salt.
- Thinly slice the onion and jalapeños.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high until very hot.
- Place beef balls on the surface and top with onions and jalapeños.
- Smash firmly to embed the vegetables and form thin patties.
- Cook until edges are crispy, flip, and top with cheese.
- Add crumbled bacon, toast the buns, and spread with special sauce.
- Stack two patties on each bun, close, and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served immediately while the patties are still crispy.
Adjust jalapeño quantity for preferred heat level.
80/20 beef gives the best crust and juiciness.
Keep the cooking surface very hot for proper smashing results.
Adjust jalapeño quantity for preferred heat level.
80/20 beef gives the best crust and juiciness.
Keep the cooking surface very hot for proper smashing results.