Smashburger Recipe with Oyster Sauce
Transform your next smashburger recipe into something special by adding extra depth and umami with a secret ingredient: Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Sauce.
By seasoning your ground beef with oyster sauce, you’re adding levels of sweetness, savory flavors, and an umami taste that pairs perfectly with any of your favorite burger toppings. It’ll help the burgers be juicy and moist, even when smashed down to get the crispy texture that makes a smashburger so popular.
This recipe is based on the Oklahoma style fried onion smash burger and keeps the toppings simple. However, feel free to add whichever you like, and don’t forget a layer of Sriracha Spicy Mayo for some creamy heat!
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds ground chuck (80% lean ground beef)
- ½ Tbsp. vegetable oil, for cooking
- ½ large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns (lightly toasted, if desired)
- pickle slices, for topping
- Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Mayo, for drizzling
Seasoning
- 3 tsp. Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Sauce
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. mustard
- ¾ tsp. kosher salt
Made with
Lee Kum Kee products
How to make it
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In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, oyster sauce, black pepper, and salt. Don’t overmix — just until combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape loosely into balls (not flattened yet).
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Heat a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat with ½ tbsp vegetable oil. Once hot, place the meat balls in the skillet. Immediately smash each one flat using a burger press or spatula (press firmly for that crispy edge!). Cook for 2–3 minutes until edges are crispy and browned. Add the onion once the patties are ready to flip.
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Flip the patties. Add cheddar cheese on top immediately. Cook another 1–2 minutes until cheese is melty and the burgers are cooked through.
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Toast buns if desired. Spread Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Mayo on the bottom bun. Add pickles. Layer the cheesy patty, caramelized onions, and top bun.
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Pair with fries or a crisp salad and enjoy that umami-rich oyster sauce twist! We’ve got more easy oyster sauce recipes you can check out as well.
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