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Breakfast Smash Burgers

By Devonn Francis
Smashburger on a blue plate sitting atop a pink to purple gradient background.
Photograph by Shawn Michael Jones, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by JoJo Li

This spiced, ultrathin lamb burger is rich and flavorful without being heavy. Peppery arugula adds freshness; the tangy quick-pickled shallots bring the acid and the crunch; and the sunny fried egg makes it breakfast (or brunch). If you don’t care for lamb, feel free to use pork or beef instead. Pair it with the rest of DeVonn’s dream Pride brunch menu: Coconut and Turmeric Fried Rice, Melon and Avocado Crudo, and Guava and Goat Cheese Phyllo Pie.

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