Recipe: Steak and Chuck Smash Burgers

Our Steak and Chuck is not only made from 100% Choice ground beef and steak: but it's also the perfect burger blend. Starting Tuesday August 5^th we'll have 5lb bags of Steak and Chuck on sale for $5.99/lb, so we talked Chef Sarah into making Smash Burgers for us (it was not a hard sell). Here is her recipe, a very simple and delicious burger that anyone can make at home. The quality and flavor of the meat really shines here. If you don't have a flat top grill, no worries, a cast iron or heavy pan will do just fine.

1. Take your Steak and Chuck and gently form into balls, about 1/4 lb per burger patty. You don't have to be precise, and you don't want to overwork the meat.

2. With your flat top heated to medium high, add oil or butter and begin cooking your onion, don’t forget to season! Flip/stir until caramelized.

3. Add one dab of yellow mustard on the cooking surface per patty, again we don't need to be precise, about 1 tsp. Place your Steak and Chuck balls on top of the sizzling mustard.

4. Season each ball with a generous dash of Steve's All Purpose Seasoning.

5. Smash! Use a heavy spatula or burger smasher (even a small cast iron pan will do in a pinch) and smash those burger balls flat and let cook for about 3-5 minutes.

6. Flip the burgers and season, add your cheese, and cover.

7. Place your buns atop the onion, they'll steam and pick up extra flavor at the same time.

8. After about three minutes your burgers should be ready, and the cheese will have melted. Remove from heat and assemble your burgers.

9. Top with the grilled onion, dill pickle slices, and you're ready to go.

There are so many ways to Smash. Try out your favorite toppings, cheeses, and sauces with this one too. We'll have 5lb Bags or fresh ground Steak and Chuck, Steve's All Purpose Seasoning, and American Cheese on sale from August 5^th - 11^th so it's a great week to get your Smash on. And if you'd like a chance to win a $25 Country Smoke House Gift Card share some photos of your favorite burgers on Facebook, tag @countrysmokehouse, and we'll announce the winner next week!