Description
Learn how to make delicious smash burgers at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings sandwiched between toasted buns.
Ingredients
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Ground 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
- Divide and Season: Divide beef into 4 portions, form into loose balls, season with salt and pepper.
- Smash and Cook: Smash each ball into a patty in a hot skillet, cook until crispy. Top with cheese.
- Toast Buns: Spread butter on buns, toast until golden brown.
- Assemble: Place patties on buns, add pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sauces. Serve.
Notes
- Double up patties for extra indulgence.
- Use a sturdy metal spatula for 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