Description
An indulgent garlic butter burger made with crispy smashed beef patties, melted American cheese, creamy garlic aioli, and buttery toasted buns for a rich, restaurant-style experience at home.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1.5 tablespoons chopped parsley
8–10 slices American cheese
Burger buns
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the garlic aioli. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to make the garlic butter.
- Preheat a grill to high heat (about 400°F) or heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
- Divide ground beef into 1/4-pound balls without overworking the meat.
- Place a beef ball onto the hot skillet, cover with parchment, and smash firmly with a spatula.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook 1–2 minutes until crispy.
- Flip, season again, add cheese, and cook another 1–2 minutes until melted.
- Remove patties and repeat with remaining beef.
- Dip cut sides of buns into garlic butter and toast until golden.
- Assemble burgers with garlic aioli, one or two patties, and additional aioli if desired.
- Optionally toast assembled burgers briefly before serving hot.
Notes
Use 80/20 beef for the juiciest burgers.
Cast iron skillets work perfectly if a grill is unavailable.
Garlic aioli can be made up to a day in advance.
Add caramelized onions or chili flakes for variation.
Best served immediately while hot and juicy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 62g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
