IL
Illinois
Prairie Tavern Smashed Burger
Diner-edge crust with deep Midwestern comfort.
Illinois gets a griddled, tavern-style burger with American cheese, grilled onions, and house sauce, reflecting equal parts Chicago counter culture and downstate supper club ease.
Cook time: 16 minDifficulty: 1/5
Build
Ingredients
- 1 potato bun
- 1/3 lb beef patty
- 1 slice American cheese
- 2 tbsp grilled onions
- 2 pickle chips
- 1 tbsp burger sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Method
Steps
- Toast the potato bun and spread burger sauce on the bottom half.
- Smash the patty on a hot griddle until deeply browned.
- Melt American cheese over the patty.
- Top with onions, pickles, and a touch of mustard.
- Close and serve immediately.
Flavor profile
Tags
tavernmidwestgriddled