The Crustburger
The Crustburger features an ultra-thin beef patty smashed for lacy, crispy edges, crowned with sweetly charred onion and melty American cheese. It’s pressed between skillet-flattened, buttery potato buns that toast to a golden crunch, concentrating rich, beefy flavor. Serve hot with a tangy, savory mayo-ketchup sauce boosted with hot sauce and a touch of fish sauce.
- Prep5 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread butter on the top of the top bun and the bottom of the bottom bun, then set them in the skillet. Press down firmly with a spatula to fully flatten the buns. Cook until both sides are toasted, then set aside.
- 2
Raise the heat under the skillet to medium-high. Place the meat in a mounded ball in the hot skillet and press firmly with a spatula to flatten it. Gently move the spatula in a circular motion to make a very thin patty with ragged edges. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place the onion on top and cook until the edges are browned. Add the cheese on top and cook until the cheese melts. Scrape the burger from the skillet and set it on the top bun. Flip the other bun so the inside faces out. Return the burger to the skillet and cook about 1 minute per side.
- 4
Stir the mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and fish sauce together in a small bowl. Serve the sauce alongside the burger.
- Calories 609.57 kcal High
- Protein 18.97 g Good Source
- Carbs 47.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 38.55 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.23 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 87.45 mg High
- Sodium 939.08 mg High
- Fiber 3.57 g Moderate
- Sugar 12.2 g High
- Added Sugar 2.7 g Moderate
- Calcium 392.4 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.78 mg Moderate
- Potassium 206.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 21.44 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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