Delicious Provolone & Fried Egg Smash Burger Recipe: Easy Weeknight Meal

Name: Delicious Provolone & Fried Egg Smash Burger Recipe: Easy Weeknight Meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef ((makes 4 patties)); to taste Salt (for the patties and sauce); to taste Black Pepper (for the patties and sauce); 4 slices Provolone Cheese; 4 Eggs (Sunny side up or over easy for frying); 1/2 medium White Onion (Thinly sliced); 4 Brioche Buns; 1 tablespoon Butter (to toast buns); 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (for burger sauce); 3 tablespoons Ketchup (for burger sauce); 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard (for burger sauce); 2 tablespoons Sweet Relish (for burger sauce); 1 teaspoon Sugar or Honey (for burger sauce); 1.5 teaspoons White Vinegar (for burger sauce)

Learn how to make a mouth-watering smash burger with provolone cheese and a perfectly fried egg. This easy recipe uses ground beef, a brioche bun, and a homemade burger sauce for a truly satisfying meal, perfect for any weeknight.

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Burger Sauce Ready

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

700

Calories

40g

Protein

45g

Carbs

50g

Fat

Smashing the Patty

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cheese Melting

Instructions

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In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, relish, sugar or honey, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, relish, sugar or honey, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
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Adjust seasoning to your preference.
2
Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and lightly form into balls. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and lightly form into balls. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Don't overwork the meat for tender patties.

3
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Place brioche buns face down and toast until golden brown.
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Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Place brioche buns face down and toast until golden brown.
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Toasting adds flavor and prevents sogginess.
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Increase heat to high. Place beef balls on the hot pan and immediately smash them flat with a sturdy spatula. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip, add a slice of provolone cheese, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through.
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Increase heat to high. Place beef balls on the hot pan and immediately smash them flat with a sturdy spatula. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip, add a slice of provolone cheese, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through.
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Use a heavy-duty spatula for a good smash.
5
In the same pan, or a separate one, fry eggs sunny side up or over easy to your liking.
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In the same pan, or a separate one, fry eggs sunny side up or over easy to your liking.
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A little oil or butter ensures non-stick frying.

6
Spread burger sauce on both halves of the toasted brioche bun. Layer with a smash burger patty, thinly sliced onion, and a fried egg. Serve immediately.
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Spread burger sauce on both halves of the toasted brioche bun. Layer with a smash burger patty, thinly sliced onion, and a fried egg. Serve immediately.
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Assemble while hot for the best experience.