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March 8, 2026
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Juicy double smash patties, melty cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and smoky chipotle sauce, all stacked between buttery toasted garlic knots. This burger is the perfect fusion of comfort food and creativity, soft, garlicky buns meet bold, smoky flavor in every bite.
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Garlic Knot Double Smash Burger with Caramelized Onion and Chipotle Sauce
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Garlic Knot Double Smash Burger with Caramelized Onion and Chipotle Sauce
Burgers
Caramelized Onions
Chipotle Sauce
Instructions
1
Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat. • Add sliced onions and 1 tbsp sugar. Cook slowly for 15–20 minutes until deep golden brown. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Add a pinch of salt at the end and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, chipotle paste, and 1 tbsp of the caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until creamy.
3
Roll the beef into 60 g balls (2 per burger). Heat a cast-iron pan or griddle over high heat. Place a beef ball on the hot surface and smash it flat using a burger press or spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Flip once crispy, add a slice of cheese, and cook until melted.
4
Slice the garlic knots in half like buns. Toast the inside on a hot pan with a bit of butter until golden.
5
Spread chipotle sauce on the bottom bun. Add one cheesy patty, a spoon of caramelized onions, the second patty, more sauce, and top with the garlic knot bun.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Smash Technique 🔨Use a heavy spatula or burger press to smash patties immediately after placing on the hot griddle, creating a thin, crispy crust that locks in juices while developing maximum browning in just 2-3 minutes per side.
- Time Your Cheese Placement ⏱️Add melting cheese in the last 30 seconds of cooking and immediately tent with foil, allowing residual heat to melt it perfectly without overcooking the meat or making it rubbery.
- Caramelize Onions Low and Slow 🧅Cook onions on low heat for 30-40 minutes with a pinch of sugar and butter, stirring occasionally, to develop deep sweetness and complexity that complements the smoky chipotle sauce.
- Toast Garlic Knots for Structural Integrity 🧈Brush garlic knots with melted butter and toast them cut-side down on a griddle for 1-2 minutes before assembly to prevent sogginess and add a textural contrast to the juicy patties.
- Balance Your Chipotle Sauce 🌶️Temper the heat and smokiness of chipotle paste by balancing it with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and mayo in equal proportions, tasting as you go to achieve a creamy, layered flavor without overpowering heat.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
Keto Friendly
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