# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 fat ratio
→ Buns & Toppings
02 - 8 brioche slider buns
03 - 8 slices American cheese
04 - 16 dill pickle chips
05 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
→ Secret Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
09 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
11 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Additional
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for toasting buns)
16 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
17 - Neutral cooking oil, for griddle or skillet
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, garlic powder and paprika in a small bowl; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, whisk until homogenous, cover and chill until assembly.
02 - Divide the ground beef into eight equal portions (about 2 ounces each) and gently form loose balls without compacting the meat.
03 - Brush cut sides of the brioche buns with melted butter and toast, cut side down, on a skillet or grill over medium heat until golden brown; set aside.
04 - Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
05 - Place 2–4 meat balls on the hot surface (work in batches), immediately press each ball firmly with a spatula or burger press to about 1/4 inch thickness, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until edges are deeply caramelized and juices rise on top.
06 - Flip each patty, top with a slice of American cheese and cook another 1 minute until the cheese melts and the patty is cooked through.
07 - Spread secret sauce on both bun halves, layer bottom buns with shredded lettuce, place the melted-cheese patty on top, add pickle chips and sliced red onion, then cap with the toasted top buns.
08 - Serve immediately while hot alongside preferred barbecue sides; if preparing ahead, keep assembled patties warm in a low oven until ready to assemble.
