Redefine Success

Outdoor Grill
Written By Kenneth L Matteson
Petey and Ken cooking juicy Cooper Sharp smash burgers on an outdoor grill as part of Recipe Sunday. This backyard cooking scene highlights outdoor living and custom outdoor kitchen experiences by Studio G Interior Spaces & Outdoor Living.

Warning: These smash burgers may cause neighbors to "just stop by."


Recipe Sunday With Petey & Ken
Cooper Sharp Smash Burgers + Mexican Street Corn + Old Bay Cheese Fries

Cooper Sharp Smash Burgers Done Right

Welcome to Recipe Sunday With Petey & Ken — where great food meets outdoor living and cold buns are considered a criminal offense. This week we’re firing up the grill for Cooper Sharp Smash Burgers, paired with Mexican Street Corn and Old Bay Cheese Fries — the perfect backyard meal.

Petey is supervising.
The grill is hot.
Let's cook.

The Secret to Great Smash Burgers (Fat Matters)

You want 80/20 ground beef — this gives you:

  • Juicy burgers

  • Crispy edges

  • Real flavor

  • No dry hockey pucks

Pro Tip:
Ask your butcher for a blend of:

  • Chuck (flavor)

  • Brisket (juicy fat)

  • Short rib (extra richness)

If you're going premium:

Best Blend:
50% Chuck
25% Brisket
25% Short Rib

Yes… this is how you win friends and influence neighbors.

Ingredients — Smash Burgers

  • 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef (or custom blend above)

  • Cooper Sharp cheese (Non-negotiable)

  • Potato buns or brioche buns

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • Butter (for buns)

  • Pickles (optional but recommended)

  • Onion (optional)

How to Make Smash Burgers

  1. Preheat grill or flat top to medium-high heat

  2. Roll beef into loose balls (don't pack tight)

  3. Place on hot grill

  4. Smash immediately using spatula or press

  5. Season with salt & pepper

  6. Cook until crispy edges form

  7. Flip once

  8. Add Cooper Sharp cheese immediately

  9. Remove once cheese melts

Toast The Buns (Because We're Not Savages)

Nobody likes a cold bun. Nobody.

  1. Butter inside of buns

  2. Place on grill

  3. Toast until golden

  4. Remove when warm and slightly crispy

This step alone turns a good burger into a holy hell that's good burger.

Build The Perfect Smash Burger

Bottom Bun
Smash Patty
Cooper Sharp Cheese
Optional Pickles / Onion
Top Bun

Simple. Clean. Perfect.

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn Done Right

Grilled, cheesy, messy… and worth every napkin.

Ingredients

  • Corn on the cob

  • Mayonnaise

  • Cotija cheese

  • Chili powder

  • Lime

  • Cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Grill corn until slightly charred

  2. Spread mayo

  3. Sprinkle Cotija cheese

  4. Add chili powder

  5. Squeeze lime

  6. Sprinkle cilantro

Boom. Done.

Old Bay Cheese Fries

Ingredients

  • Fries (fresh or frozen)

  • Shredded cheddar cheese

  • Old Bay seasoning

  • Bacon (optional but encouraged)

  • Green onion (optional)

Petey and Ken enjoying loaded Old Bay cheese fries as part of Recipe Sunday. This fun outdoor cooking moment highlights backyard entertaining and outdoor kitchen living by Studio G Interior Spaces & Outdoor Living.

Petey snack

Instructions

  1. Cook fries until crispy

  2. Sprinkle Old Bay

  3. Add cheese

  4. Melt cheese

  5. Add toppings

Why This Is Perfect for Outdoor Kitchens

This is what outdoor kitchens are made for:

Burgers sizzling
Corn grilling
Fries cooking
Friends hanging out
Petey trying to steal food

At Studio G Interior Spaces & Outdoor Living, we design outdoor kitchens built for moments like this.

Fire up the grill.
Toast the buns.
Use Cooper Sharp.
Petey approves.

Welcome to Recipe Sunday With Petey & Ken 🍔🔥

Kenneth L Matteson

Ken Matteson is the founder of Studio G Interior Spaces & Outdoor Living, a Delaware-based design and build company specializing in hardscape design, paver patios, outdoor living spaces, and interior renovations. Serving Bear, Middletown, Newark, and surrounding Delaware areas, Ken focuses on transforming backyards and homes into functional, beautiful spaces designed for real living.

With a strong eye for design and a hands-on approach, Ken works closely with homeowners to create custom patios, outdoor kitchens, landscape designs, and interior spaces that enhance both comfort and curb appeal. From small backyard patios to full outdoor living transformations, Studio G Interior Spaces & Outdoor Living delivers craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail on every project.

Known for bold designs and quality construction, Ken believes outdoor living spaces should be both practical and visually striking. Whether it's a paver patio, seating wall, fire pit, or full outdoor living area, Studio G creates spaces built to last and designed to stand out across Delaware.