Description
Learn how to make delicious smash burgers at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly juicy patties with crispy edges, topped with cheese and all your favorite fixings.
Ingredients
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Beef Patties:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for toasting buns)
- sliced pickles
- shredded lettuce
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced onions
- ketchup, mustard, or your favorite burger sauce
Instructions
- Form Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form loosely into balls; do not pack tightly. Season each ball generously with salt and pepper.
- Smash Patties: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Place the beef balls in the skillet and immediately smash each one down firmly with a heavy spatula or burger press to form thin patties. Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving, until the edges are crispy and browned.
- Cook Patties: Flip each patty and top with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked through.
- Toast Buns: Meanwhile, spread butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them, cut side down, in a separate skillet or on the griddle until golden brown.
- Assemble Burgers: Place each patty on a toasted bun and top with pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and your favorite sauces. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Double up the patties for extra indulgent smash burgers.
- Use a sturdy metal spatula to get those crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
