Toast Smash Burger. Recipe ↓ ■ INGREDIENTS For the caramelized onions: • yellow onions - 2 medium, thinly sliced • butter - 1 tbsp • olive oil - 1 tbsp • salt - to taste • sugar - a pinch (optional, helps caramelization) For the burgers: • ground beef (80/20 preferred) - 10-12 oz (280-340 g) • salt - to taste • black pepper - to taste For assembly: • burger toasts/buns - 2 (brioche preferred) • American cheese or cheddar - 2 or 4 slices • pickles - optional • burger sauce (or mayo + ketchup + mustard) - as needed ■ HOW TO COOK: 1. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add butter and olive oil. 2. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, deep golden, and jammy. Add a pinch of sugar halfway through (optional). Set aside. 3. Divide the beef into 2 loose balls (don’t compact them). Season the outside lightly with salt and pepper. 4. Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat until very hot. 5. Place beef balls in the pan and smash immediately with a spatula or burger press until thin. 6. Cook for 1½-2 minutes until a crust forms. Flip, add cheese, and cook another 30-60 seconds until just done. 7. Toast burger buns cut-side down in the same pan until golden. 8. Assemble: bun → sauce → caramelized onions → smash patty → pickles (if using) → caramelized onions → top bun. ■ INFO (approx.): Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 2 ~620 kcal | 32 g protein | 38 g fat | 34 g carbs (per burger) #burger #smashburger #burgers #toast #sandwich - @alexcookjoy