Lone Star Smash Burger
Find the ultimate Tex-Mex Cookout Lunch recipe with a twist of zesty lime pickles and spicy jalapeños that will take you straight to a Friday night tailgate or secret restaurant hack.
Allergens
Dairy, Wheat
Ingredients
- 4 oz ground beef (80/20 fat
- to
- lean ratio) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese 4 burger buns, split and toasted 8 lime pickles 4 jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions. Form each portion into a loose ball.
- Season each ball with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Place each beef ball onto the skillet, flatten it using a burger press or the back of a spatula to create a 1/2 inch thick patty.
- Cook the patties for 3 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. Top each patty with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese during the last minute of cooking.
- Place cooked patties on the bottom half of burger buns. Add 2 lime pickles and 1 jalapeño slice to each patty, then top with the remaining half of the burger buns.
Chef’s Insight
Don't press down on the patties while cooking; let them cook undisturbed to achieve a juicy, flavorful burger.
Notes
Adjust the spiciness of the jalapeño slices according to your preference.