Braised Oaxacan Smash

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: brioche buns, cheddar, mayonnaise and set within reach of the stove.
2. Set a wide pan over medium heat and sweat the leeks in a little butter until translucent.
3. Add the smash and let it braised, undisturbed, so it takes on real color before you stir.
4. Stir in the cheddar along with a good pinch of salt, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until thickened and glossy.
6. Off the heat, brighten it up with a drizzle of olive oil and a final crack of pepper.
7. Serve warm, ideally with something to soak up the sauce.