BBQ Griddled Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Prep 10 mins
Total 42 mins
Easy
Serves 4
The perfect burger is made so easily with this recipe! And who doesn’t love caramelized onions?
TIP: To achieve the perfect smash burger, place one portion of ground beef between two pieces of parchment paper. Then using a plate, gently press until 1/4-inch thick.
To install the grill grate, slide it into the front of the base so it hooks in, then press down on the back until it clicks into place. Place griddle on top of grill grate so it sits flat. Select BBQ GRIDDLE, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 14 minutes. Close hood and press the dial to begin preheating (preheating will take approximately 10 minutes).
Step 2
Separate ground beef into 4 equal portions. Shape the beef into flat, thin patties, approximately 5 inches wide and ¼-inch thick.
Step 3
Season the patties on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 4
When unit beeps to signal it has preheated, open hood and add canola oil to the griddle. Place onions on griddle and spread out over the surface. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula.
Step 5
After 12 minutes, add the butter to the onions and continue to cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently. When the onions are done cooking, remove from griddle and set aside.
Step 6
When the timer reads 10 minutes, place the burgers on the griddle and firmly press each burger down for 5 seconds and leave hood open.
Step 7
When unit beeps and the display reads FLIP, flip the burgers and cook for 4 minutes.
Step 8
If a more well-done burger is desired, add an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cheese and press down to adhere. Close the hood and cook until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
Step 9
After 2 minutes, remove burgers from griddle and place on burger buns with assorted toppings.
BBQ Griddled Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Step 1 of 9
To install the grill grate, slide it into the front of the base so it hooks in, then press down on the back until it clicks into place. Place griddle on top of grill grate so it sits flat. Select BBQ GRIDDLE, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 14 minutes. Close hood and press the dial to begin preheating (preheating will take approximately 10 minutes).
When unit beeps to signal it has preheated, open hood and add canola oil to the griddle. Place onions on griddle and spread out over the surface. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula.
After 12 minutes, add the butter to the onions and continue to cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently. When the onions are done cooking, remove from griddle and set aside.
If a more well-done burger is desired, add an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cheese and press down to adhere. Close the hood and cook until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
