Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 pounds fresh ground chuck 80/20, rolled into 1/3 pound balls

02 - 2 sweet white onions, sliced paper thin

03 - 1/2 pound thick cut bacon, cooked crispy and chopped

04 - Fresh ground salt, black pepper and garlic powder

05 - Yellow mustard for searing

06 - Fresh sliced pepper jack cheese

07 - Soft burger buns

08 - Pure avocado oil for the griddle

09 - 1/2 cup real mayonnaise

10 - 2 tablespoons smooth ketchup

11 - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

12 - 1/2 pound crispy bacon pieces

13 - 1 tablespoon aged Worcestershire sauce

14 - 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar

15 - 1 tablespoon house seasoning blend

16 - 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

01 - Roll fresh ground chuck into loose 1/3 pound balls and pop them in the fridge for 30 minutes

02 - Using a mandoline with guard, slice onions whisper thin. Squeeze out moisture and keep cold

03 - Fry bacon until golden and crisp, then chop into small pieces

04 - Stir together mayo, ketchup, mustard, bacon bits, Worcestershire, vinegar, seasonings and pepper flakes until well combined

05 - Heat griddle until screaming hot. Add oil and place chilled burger balls with space between. Top with onions and smash firmly. Season well

06 - After 3 minutes and good crust forms, brush tops with mustard, flip, add cheese and cook 3 more minutes

07 - Toast those buns on the griddle. Layer bottom bun with sauce, stack two patties, more sauce and crown with top bun

01 - Ground chuck 80/20 creates perfect flavor and juiciness

02 - Always use safety guard or protective gloves with mandoline