Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Pastrami Smash Burger! This mouthwatering delight features juicy beef patties, smoky pastrami, and gooey melted cheese, all nestled in a soft brioche bun. Topped with zesty garlic aioli and your favorite condiments, each bite is a flavor explosion that promises to impress at any gathering or cozy dinner. Perfect for backyard BBQs or weeknight meals, this recipe is quick to prepare and easy to customize. Get ready to elevate your burger game!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb 80/20 ground beef
8 oz thinly sliced pastrami
4 slices Swiss or American cheese
4 brioche burger buns
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional: pickles for garnish

Instructions

Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Shape the ground beef into four balls, slightly larger than the buns.
Place the beef balls in the hot skillet and smash them down to about half an inch thick.
Sear for about three minutes until crispy; flip and add pastrami slices and cheese on top. Cover briefly to melt the cheese.
Toast the brioche buns in the skillet while burgers finish cooking.
Assemble by spreading garlic aioli (mix mayo, minced garlic, and lemon juice) on buns, adding the patty with melted cheese, mustard, and pickles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 250g)
Calories: 640
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1150mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For added flavor, try mixing spices into the ground beef before forming patties. Swap out brioche for pretzel buns for a different twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet.