Smash Burgers

1. Divide the ground beef into four loose balls and keep them cold until ready to cook. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and paprika to make the sauce.

2. Lightly butter the burger buns and toast them in a pan until golden, then set aside.

3. Heat a heavy-based pan over high heat until very hot. Add a small amount of oil, then place the beef balls into the pan. Immediately smash them down thin using a press, pressing firmly for about 10 seconds. Season with salt and black pepper.

Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are deeply crispy. Flip the patties, place a slice of cheese on each, and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds until melted.

Tip: A carbon steel pan works best as it tolerates extremely high heat, so when cold beef hits the pan it stays scorching hot giving you that crispy, caramelised crust that makes a smash burger a smash burger.

4. Spread sauce onto the bottom buns, stack two patties on each, then top with diced onion and pickles. Finish with the top bun and serve immediately.