Smash burgers with pickle and onion sauce
Thin, crisp-edged patties with melted cheese and a tangy pickle sauce in a soft bun.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the ketchup, mustard and chopped gherkins in a small bowl. This is your sauce.
- 2
Roll the mince into 8 loose balls. Do not squeeze them. Season with the paprika, salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a heavy frying pan or barbecue plate until very hot. Brush with the oil.
- 4
Put 2 balls on the hot pan and press each one flat with a spatula until thin and lacy at the edges. Cook for 2 minutes until deeply browned.
2 min - 5
Flip, add a slice of cheese to half the patties and cook for 1 minute more. Stack two patties together.
1 min - 6
Toast the buns on the pan for 30 seconds. Spread with sauce, then add lettuce, onion and the double patty. Serve straight away.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.