Jalapeño Bacon Smash Burgers by Kayla Nasara

Ingredients

• 14 oz ground beef
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced onion
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced jalapeños
• 4 slices bacon
• 4 slices american cheese
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 1 tbsp lawry's seasoning salt
• 3 tbsp mayo
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp pickled relish
• 1 tsp pickle juice
• 1 tsp mustard

Instructions

1. Whisk mayo, ketchup, relish, pickle juice, mustard, and a pinch of seasoning salt in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, remove, and set aside on a paper towel.
3. Divide ground beef into four 3.5 oz portions and roll into balls.
4. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
5. Place beef balls in the skillet and immediately top each with a pile of sliced onions and jalapeños.
6. Smash the balls down firmly with a heavy spatula, flattening them into thin patties over the onions and jalapeños.
7. Season generously with ground pepper and Lawry's salt, then sear for 3 minutes until a dark crust forms.
8. Flip the patties, top with American cheese, and cook for another 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
9. Assemble burgers on buns with bacon and the prepared sauce.