Flying Dutchman Smash Burger (Print Version)
Low-carb Flying Dutchman burger with smashed patties, melted cheese, charred onions, and tangy sauce in a cheesy onion bun.
# Ingredients:
Beef Patty
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1 lb 80/20 ground beef
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2 tbsp burger seasoning
Cheese
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4 slices American cheese
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
Onion
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1 large yellow onion
Burger Sauce
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1 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp sweet relish
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp black pepper
Seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Slice the yellow onion into 4 large rings, keeping each ring intact. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sweet relish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
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Heat a griddle to medium-high. Place onion slices on the griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until charred. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Divide ground beef into 4 portions of ΒΌ lb each. Smash each into a thin patty using a burger press or spatula. Season both sides with burger seasoning.
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Place patties on the hot griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip, then immediately add one slice of American cheese to each patty to melt.
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With onions soft, place 4 slices mozzarella cheese directly on the griddle over medium heat. Once cheese starts to melt, put each cooked onion ring on a slice of mozzarella. Cook for 2 minutes until cheese is golden and toasted, then remove.
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Layer the burger starting with the mozzarella onion base, add a generous spread of burger sauce, place burger patties with melted American cheese, add more sauce, and top with another mozzarella onion ring.
# Notes:
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For best texture, ensure patties are thin and handle beef minimally to keep them tender.