Move over Pioneer Woman, there’s a new cooking star in the family! Alex Drummond couldn’t contain her excitement when husband Mauricio Scott tackled his first-ever smash burger recipe in their kitchen—and scored a home run with his mouth-watering results.
The Dallas-based couple shared the entire cooking process on Alex’s Instagram, giving fans a step-by-step look at Mauricio’s burger-making technique. Despite being a first-timer with this recipe, Mauricio handled the griddle like a pro, starting with a genius onion trick that had Alex’s kitchen smelling amazing.
“Lay down the onions,” Mauricio instructed while spreading chopped white onions across their stovetop griddle. Instead of mixing them into the meat, he placed round balls of ground beef directly on top of the onion piles—a clever method that lets the flavors meld together perfectly while cooking.
The real magic happened next when Mauricio demonstrated the essential smash technique. Using a large spatula with parchment paper between it and the meat (preventing any sticking), he pressed each patty until super thin. This pro move creates the perfect crispy exterior that smash burger lovers crave.
For seasoning, Mauricio kept it simple but effective with Lawry’s seasoning salt and black pepper, though Alex requested hers without the pepper. As the burgers sizzled away, he topped them with pepper jack cheese, letting it melt gloriously into the thin patties.
Even the couple’s golden retriever George couldn’t resist the delicious aroma, patiently waiting for his “cheese tax” to be paid before they moved to the final steps. Meanwhile, baby Sofia observed the cooking action from her bouncer, earning the title of “sous chef” from mom Alex, though looking thoroughly unimpressed by her dad’s culinary skills.
The finishing touches showcased Mauricio’s attention to detail—toasting the buns directly on the griddle until warm and golden, then stacking two cheesy, crispy patties on each for the perfect double-smash burgers.
Alex’s verdict? “This was so unbelievably yummy,” she wrote alongside a photo of the finished creation. Not bad for Mauricio’s first attempt at the recipe!
The cooking demonstration is just the latest glimpse into the couple’s life in Dallas, where they’ve been settling into parenthood since welcoming daughter Sofia earlier this year. When not creating kitchen masterpieces, Mauricio works remotely for a technology consulting company, while Alex assists with her mother’s multimedia empire.
With skills like these, could “The Pioneer Man” be headed for Food Network stardom? Ree Drummond might want to watch out—there appears to be another foodie talent emerging in the family!
