Smash Burger

First, prepare the burger sauce. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sweet pickle relish, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside.

Preheat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over high heat.

Place the ground beef balls onto the hot griddle, leaving space between them.

Using a sturdy spatula or burger press, smash each ball down into a thin patty.

Season the tops of the patties generously with your burger seasoning blend.

Drizzle a small amount of yellow mustard onto each patty.

Cook for 2-3 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms on the bottom. Scrape under the patties and flip.

Immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty to melt.

While the cheese melts, toast your brioche buns on a clear spot on the griddle until golden brown.

Assemble the burger. Spread a layer of burger sauce on the toasted bottom bun.

Add a few leaves of lettuce.

Stack two or three cheesy patties on top of the lettuce.

Top with a slice of fresh tomato.

Spread more burger sauce on the top bun, place it on the burger, and serve immediately.