Jalapeno Smash Burgers (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 burger buns.
02 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced.
03 - 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.
04 - 3 tablespoons mayo.
05 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire.
06 - 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef (80/20 blend).
07 - 1 large jalapeño, cut into thin rings.
08 - 1 teaspoon canola oil.
09 - 4 slices of American cheese.
10 - 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (kosher).
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
14 - 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup.

# Instructions:

01 - In a small dish, stir together mayo, Worcestershire, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - With a gentle touch, split ground beef into eight portions of 3 ounces each, lightly shaping into balls.
03 - Get your cast iron surface blazing hot, around 450-500°F, using a stovetop or outdoor grill.
04 - Cut out 3-inch parchment squares and have them handy for pressing patties.
05 - Splash some oil onto the hot griddle and set up mounds of onion slices (quartered cups each).
06 - Scatter jalapeño rings on top of each onion pile, then sprinkle a mix of salt and pepper over them.
07 - Let the onion and jalapeño piles cook undisturbed for about 30-60 seconds until they char slightly.
08 - Pop one ball of ground beef on each onion pile, then cover the meat with a square of parchment paper.
09 - Use a sturdy spatula or burger press to flatten the beef into thin patties, roughly four inches wide.
10 - Dust the flattened beef patties with the leftover salt-and-pepper blend.
11 - Leave patties alone for 2 to 3 minutes until their edges crisp up and turn golden brown.
12 - Turn the patties over carefully so the jalapeño-onion topping now sits on top.
13 - Lay a slice of cheese on four patties and let them cook another 1.5 to 2 minutes until things get melty.
14 - Pair a plain patty with a cheesed patty to create four stacks of double burgers.
15 - Slather your sauce on toasted buns and pair with burgers while they're fresh and hot.

# Notes:

01 - Crunchy, caramelized edges.
02 - Delivers a spicy twist.
03 - Top-notch method for cooking.
04 - Replicates restaurant results.

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