Easy Smash Burger Recipe: Backyard Perfection! - Chef YoYo

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend preferred for flavour)
• 1 tsp (5g) kosher salt
• ½ tsp (2.5g) freshly ground black pepper
• 4 brioche burger buns (or your favourite)
• 2 tbsp (30ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar, if you're feeling fancy)
• ½ cup (50g) shredded iceberg lettuce
• ½ medium tomato, sliced
• ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp dill pickle chips
• ¼ cup mayonnaise (Optional Burger Sauce)
• 1 tbsp ketchup (Optional Burger Sauce)
• 1 tsp yellow mustard (Optional Burger Sauce)
• ½ tsp dill pickle brine (Optional Burger Sauce)
• ⅛ tsp garlic powder (Optional Burger Sauce)
• ⅛ tsp onion powder (Optional Burger Sauce)