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Smash Burger Recipe
This Smash Burger recipe makes crispy, juicy burgers with melted cheese, and an irresistible homemade sauce. Top them with your favorite toppings for a fast and delicious meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 756 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef 80/20 (675g)
- 4 burger buns (213g)
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
- 4 lices cheddar cheese or American cheese (76g)
Toppings of Choice:
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices
- shredded lettuce
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- mustard
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into balls and place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. If desired, toast the buns by brushing the cut side of the buns with melted butter and placing on the griddle until golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Increase heat to high. Place 2 to 4 balls of ground beef on the very hot griddle (leave plenty of room between each, so cook fewer at a time if needed). Smash the beef with a spatula into thin patties. Season the top of each pattie with salt and pepper.
- Cook until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip and season the cooked side with salt and paper. Cook until crisp and browned on the bottom, about 1 minute more.
- Top half of the patties with a cheese slice and place a plain patty on top of the cheese. Remove from skillet or griddle. Repeat with the remaining beef and cheese. Serve the double patties on buns with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Chill the beef before cooking. Allow the beef to sit in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to 6 hours before cooking. This helps the patties hold together when smashing and cooking.
- Caramelization is key. Before cooking the patties, ensure the beef is cold and the cast iron skillet or griddle has a very hot surface. This helps create the iconic crispiness on the edges of the patties.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook 2-4 patties at a time, ensuring there is plenty of space between each one so they do not touch. This helps ensure even cooking and achieve crispy edges.
- Prep toppings. Have all your toppings ready before cooking the burgers, as the cooking process is quick, and the patties are best served hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
756kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
1430mg
(60%)
Potassium
714mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
596IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
238mg
(24%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 756
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 756kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1430mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 596IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.