Smash Burger
A simple yet satisfying smash burger recipe that captures the essence of summer cookouts with crispy edges and juicy interiors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 Burger buns
- Cheese (optional)
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot.
- Form your ground beef into balls, each weighing about 4 ounces.
- Smash the beef balls onto the hot surface with a spatula to create thin patties.
- Season the patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side, adding cheese just before flipping if desired.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill while the patties are cooking.
- Assemble the burgers with a toasted bun, crispy patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and your choice of condiments.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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