The Molly Smash Burger

Name: The Molly Smash Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30 g) brown sugar; 7 ounces (200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into two 3½-ounce (100 g) loosely packed meatballs; 7 ounces (200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into two 3½-ounce (100 g) loosely packed meatballs; 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter; ½ red onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 2 teaspoons pepper (to taste); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 slices American cheese; 1 hamburger bun

Preparation info

Servings:
1
burger

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

About

Tommy Scarano of The Gallery Backyard BBQ makes this amazing sandwich and graciously allowed us to include it in this book. It’s the brown sugar crust that sets this one apart.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (30 g) brown sugar
7 ounces (200

Americas
United States
Burger
Sandwich

Method

Turn the griddle on to medium/high to high heat (above 400°F [200°C]).
Place the brown sugar in a small bowl or on a plate.
Roll each meatball in the brown sugar, getting as much of the meatball covered as possible.
Lay the butter on the griddle, followed by the onions. Cook until the onions begin to turn translucent (about 5–6 minutes) and