Seven Layer Double Patty Smash Burgers

Yield: 2 Smash Burgers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Smash Burgers:

• 1 lb prime rib ground beef ( formed into four 4 oz balls)

• Blaxican Fajita Seasoning (or your favorite fajita/steak seasoning)

• 4 slices smoked Gouda cheese

• 2 brioche burger buns, toasted

• 1 large tomato, sliced

  For the Homemade Burger Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 2 tbsp pickle juice

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp red pepper jelly

  For the Red Pepper Jelly Bacon Jam:

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

• 1/2 cup red pepper jelly

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Directions

1. Make the Bacon Jam: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving about 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.

2. Add the diced onions and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).

3. Stir in the garlic, red pepper jelly, honey, sugar and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until it has thickened.

4. Add the bacon back in, stir and remove from heat. Set aside.

5. Prepare the Burger Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

6. Smash & Cook the Burgers: Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until smoking hot.

7. Place a 4 oz beef ball on the skillet and immediately smash it flat with a spatula (or use a burger press for even thinner patties).

8. Season generously with Blaxican Fajita Seasoning (or your favorite seasoning).

9. Cook for about 2 minutes until the edges are crispy, then flip.

10. Immediately add a slice of smoked Gouda and let it melt while the other side cooks (another 1-2 minutes).

11. Assemble the Ultimate Smash Burger: Toast the brioche buns lightly on the griddle with the burger grease.

12. Spread a generous layer of burger sauce on the bottom bun.

13. Add two cheesy smash patties, then top with a spoonful of bacon jam and your sliced bacon.

14. Add a seasoned slice of tomato for freshness.

15. Top with burger sauce and crown it with the top bun and press gently.