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Smash BurgerThe Perfect Smash Burger Recipe: A Step-by-Step GuideSmash Burger

Smash Burger Recipe

Are you ready to elevate your burger game to new heights? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect smash burger, drawing inspiration from the iconic Dyer’s Burgers on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Get ready to savor the juicy goodness of a burger cooked to perfection, with a technique that involves a unique twist—deep frying in beef fat!

The Dyer’s Burgers Experience

The legendary Dyer’s Burgers on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn about their unconventional method of deep frying burgers in beef fat that hasn’t been changed for years. Discover the mouthwatering menu featuring not only smash burgers but also delightful treats like deep-fried Twinkies and PB&Js.


The Ingredients You’ll Need

Before you embark on your smash burger journey, gather the essential ingredients. From bacon fat (or cooking oil) to ground beef, salt, black pepper, red onions, and cheddar cheese, we’ll guide you through selecting the best components for a flavor-packed experience.

Preparing the Onions

Begin your Smash Burger Recipe masterpiece by sautéing red onions in bacon fat until they reach the perfect balance of softness and caramelization. These onions will add a sweet and savory touch to your burger, creating a symphony of flavors with each bite.

The Art of Smashing

Learn the art of smashing a burger patty to perfection. Roll approximately 4 ounces of ground beef into a ball, then flatten it in a pan with hot bacon fat. Use a spatula and wooden spoon to achieve the ideal thickness. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and those delectable sautéed onions onto the patty.

Melting Cheese Magic

Elevate your burger by adding a layer of gooey cheddar cheese. Discover the best techniques for achieving the perfect cheese melt, ensuring each bite is a heavenly combination of textures and flavors.

Building Your Smash Burger Recipe

Assemble your smash burger on sliced whole grain bread or a hamburger roll. Dive into the world of condiments—whether it’s classic mustard, ketchup, mayo, or your favorite sauce, customize your creation to suit your taste buds.

Congratulations! You’ve just mastered the art of crafting the perfect Smash Burger Recipe. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this step-by-step guide ensures a flavorful and satisfying experience. Channeling the spirit of Dyer’s Burgers, you’re now equipped to create a burger that stands out from the rest—juicy, flavorful, and unforgettable. Happy smashing! Ready to elevate your burger game? Have questions or want to share your experience? Contact us now for burger brilliance

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Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry

Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry

It’s the pepper that really makes a Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry. If your pepper mill can’t grind it coarse enough, put the pepper corns on a dish towel and whack them a few times with the bottom of a frying pan. 
Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry
Ingredients:
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. corn starch
  • 1 tbsp. black pepper (very coarsely ground)
  • 1 lb. sirloin steak, cut into ¼ in crosswise slices
  • 3 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp. peanut or canola oil
  • ½ head green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 cup sliced scallion (optional)
Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry
Stir fry goes fast so lay out all of the measured ingredients in advance.
Combine the garlic, brown sugar, corn starch, and coarsely ground black pepper in a bowl. Add the sliced steak, mix, and let sit 30 minutes.
Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry

Heat the oil in a large pan or wok and cook the steak until it starts to brown (4 or 5 minutes). Add the soy sauce, toss with the steak, and remove it leaving the juices in the pan.
Add the cabbage to the pan and cook until it wills and begins to brown. Add the vinegar and return the steak to the pan. Add 3 tbsp. water, toss for a few minutes and remove to a serving dish and serve with rice.
Black Pepper and Beef Stir Fry

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Beef and Ginger

Beef and Ginger

Once all the slicing and chopping is done this is a quick meal. If you’ve got a wok, use it. If not, a large frying pan will work. If you can’t find ‘toasted’ sesame oil for the marinade, use olive oil.

Beef and Ginger

Ingredients:
  1. 1 lb. skirt steak, trimmed, sliced against grain into 1/4 inch strips
  2. 1 tsp. sugar
  3. 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  4. 1 tsp. plus 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  5. 1 tsp. kosher salt
  6. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  7. 1 medium Vidalia onion sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  8. 3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 
  9. Black pepper to taste
  10. 3 tbsp. room temperature butter
  11. 1 tbsp. lemon juice
In a bowl, toss ingredients 1 to 5 and let sit at least 20 minutes. Place the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the steak in a single lawyer, cook about 2 minutes until the edges a lightly browned.
Beef and Ginger
Beef and Ginger
Turn the steak over and add the onions, ginger, black pepper, and 1/3 cup of water. Cook, tossing until the onion wilts.

Beef and Ginger

Turn off the heat and add the butter, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tbsp of soy sauce. Stir until everything is coated with the sauce. Serve with rice.
Beef and Ginger

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