Garlic Smashburger
Fire up the True Caliber Grill for the ultimate garlic smashburger recipe that’s packed with bold, savory flavor and irresistible texture. Made with juicy 80/20 ground chuck (or grass-fed beef), these burgers are smashed thin on a hot griddle, infused with roasted garlic oil, and layered with melty garlic cheese, sweet shaved onions, and tangy dill pickles. A rich roasted garlic sauce brings everything together on a perfectly toasted brioche bun. Whether you’re grilling for a crowd or making a quick weeknight dinner, this garlic smashburger delivers restaurant-quality results with every bite.
Get ready to elevate your burger game—crispy edges, creamy sauce, and layers of garlicky goodness await.
Chef Chad White
20-25 minutes
15-20 minutes
2 to 4 servings
Ingredients for the Smashburgers
- 3 oz smashburger balls (80/20 Ground Chuck or 80/20 grass-fed) (1 or 2 per person)
- 1 oz melty garlic cheese for each patty
- Brioche buns
- Garlicky dill pickles
- Shaved sweet onions
- Roasted garlic sauce (see recipe below)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic oil from roasting garlic
To make the Smashburgers
- Preheat ½ the griddle for 20 minutes on medium heat and the other ½ on low.
- Season loosely rolled burger balls well with salt and pepper
- Spread some garlic oil on the surface of the griddle.
- Place the buns cut side down on the low heat side and toast until just brown.
- Remove and place onto clean tray to ready for assemblage.
- Next place burger balls onto the hot side of the griddle.
- Top each burger ball with a good amount of shaved onion.
- Using the burger press, smash the burgers as thin as you can get them.
- Cook on one side until the meat is well browned and the sides are beginning to look crispy.
- Flip the burger and cook until onions are just starting to caramelize.
- Top with cheese and melt well.
- Transfer the cooked burger to the bottom buns then top with pickle slices.
- Spread a good amount of sauce on the toasted side of the top bun.
- If you want, add more toppings such as Boston Bibb lettuce or Heirloom tomato slices.
- Place the top bun on, place the completed burger onto a plate.
- Grab some napkins and enjoy.
Ingredients for the Roasted Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup garlic cloves that have been roasted in neutral oil (save the oil to cook buns and burgers)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
To make the Roasted Garlic Sauce
Procedure: Place all ingredients in Food Processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.
