Redclaw Smash Burgers 🔴🐉

Clan: Red Dragon 🔴

Category: Beef Recipes

Redclaw Smash Burgers

The warriors of Redclaw Keep believe that great beef needs no disguise. Rather than hiding behind thick patties and endless toppings, they forge their burgers using a simple technique: smash the beef onto a scorching hot griddle to create a deeply caramelised crust while keeping the centre juicy and tender. The result is one of the most beloved beef feasts in the Red Dragon territories.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Incredible beef flavour
Crispy caramelised crust
Fast cooking time
Better than most takeaway burgers
Perfect for barbecues and game nights

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

Ingredients

For the Burgers

800g beef mince (20% fat recommended)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For Assembly

4 brioche burger buns
8 slices American cheese
1 large onion, finely diced
8 pickle slices
Lettuce leaves

For the Redclaw Sauce

4 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle juice

To Serve

Fries
Onion rings
Coleslaw

Method

Step 1 – Prepare the Beef

Divide the beef mince into 8 equal balls.

Do not compress them too tightly.

Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2 – Create the Sauce

Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice.

Set aside.

Step 3 – Heat the Forge

Place a cast iron pan or griddle over high heat.

Allow it to become extremely hot.

Step 4 – Smash the Beef

Place a beef ball onto the hot surface.

Immediately press down firmly using a spatula or burger press.

Create a thin patty approximately 1cm thick.

Cook for 90 seconds.

Step 5 – Summon the Crust

Flip the burger.

Place a slice of cheese on top.

Cook for another 60–90 seconds.

Repeat for all patties.

Step 6 – Build the Feast

Toast the brioche buns lightly.

Spread the Redclaw Sauce onto both halves.

Add lettuce, diced onions, and pickles.

Stack two burger patties onto each bun.

Step 7 – Serve

Serve immediately with fries and onion rings.

🐉 Dragon’s Tip

The hotter the cooking surface, the better the crust. Don’t be afraid of a little smoke.

🗺️ Adventurer’s Notes

🧀 Forge Master’s Upgrade

Double the cheese for an extra indulgent burger.

🥓 Warrior’s Feast

Add crispy bacon and onion rings.

🌶️ Fire Dragon Alliance

Add jalapeños and hot sauce for a spicy variation.

🍄 Hunter’s Variation

Top with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.

💰 Market Day Saver

Use standard burger buns if brioche isn’t available.

🔥 Campfire Method

Cook on a cast iron plate over a barbecue for incredible flavour.

📜 Lore of the Hoard

The Redclaw warriors spent years arguing over the perfect burger until a young blacksmith accidentally flattened a beef patty onto a scorching forge plate. The resulting crust was so flavourful that the technique spread throughout the kingdom. Today, Smash Burgers are considered the benchmark by which all Red Dragon beef dishes are judged, and no gathering is complete without them. 🔴🐉