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Smash burger with caramelized leeks, melted cheddar and a Big Mac‑style sauce

Name: Smash burger with caramelized leeks, melted cheddar and a Big Mac‑style sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Plats principaux
Ingredients: 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of butter; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of olive oil; 1/2 package of 250 g (2 cups) of Les Cultures de chez nous sliced leeks; 1.25 ml (1/4 teaspoon) of salt; 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of maple syrup; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of water; 1 lb (450 g) of lean ground beef; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 4 burger buns; 4 slices of yellow or white cheddar; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of vegetable oil, as needed; 45 ml (3 tablespoons) of mayonnaise; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of relish; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of ketchup; 7.5 ml (1/2 tablespoon) of yellow mustard; 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) of white vinegar; 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) of smoked paprika; 1.25 (1/4 teaspoon) of garlic powder; 1.25 (1/4 teaspoon) of onion powder

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Author: Sara Girard – Ma cuisine de tous les jours

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Preparation 15

Baking 20

Portions 4

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Ingredients Preparation

Ingredients

For the caramelized leeks:

15 ml (1 tablespoon) of butter
15 ml (1 tablespoon) of olive oil
1/2 package of 250 g (2 cups) of Les Cultures de chez nous sliced leeks
1.25 ml (1/4 teaspoon) of salt
10 ml (2 teaspoons) of maple syrup
15 ml (1 tablespoon) of water

For the smash burgers:

1 lb (450 g) of lean ground beef
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 burger buns
4 slices of yellow or white cheddar
15 ml (1 tablespoon) of vegetable oil, as needed

For the Big Mac-style sauce:

45 ml (3 tablespoons) of mayonnaise
15 ml (1 tablespoon) of relish
15 ml (1 tablespoon) of ketchup
7.5 ml (1/2 tablespoon) of yellow mustard
2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) of white vinegar
2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) of smoked paprika
1.25 (1/4 teaspoon) of garlic powder
1.25 (1/4 teaspoon) of onion powder

Preparation

Side-by-side mode

For the Big Mac-style sauce:

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Big Mac-style sauce. Set aside.

For the caramelized leeks:

Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and salt. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the leeks begin to soften
Add the maple syrup and water, then continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring regularly, until the leeks are very tender, golden and slightly sticky. Set aside

For the smash burgers:

In the same skillet, toast the buns on both sides. Set aside.
Divide the ground beef into 8 small portions of about 60 g (2 oz) each. Loosely shape into balls, without overpacking the meat.
Heat the same skillet used for the buns and leeks over medium-high heat. Using a sturdy spatula, smash the meat to form a very thin patty. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the patties for about 2 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown and crispy.
Gently flip the patties, then add a slice of cheddar and continue cooking for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Remove the patties from the skillet. Generously spread Big Mac-style sauce on the bun, add two patties, then the caramelized leeks.
Close the burger with the top bun and serve immediately.