Smash Burger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
949 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Smash Burger Recipe
Description
The Smash Burger Recipe combines ground beef and bacon for a rich, meaty base enhanced by Worcestershire, salt, and spices including paprika and Tabasco. Formed into meatballs and chilled briefly, the patties are smashed onto a preheated griddle, allowing a caramelized crust to develop while preserving moistness inside. Slices of American cheese melt atop the patties shortly after flipping. The final assembly includes toasted brioche buns layered with crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, dill pickles, red onion, and dijonnaise sauce, adding fresh, tangy, and creamy textures to complement the savory burger. Cooking tips stress using a cast-iron pan and chilling the meatballs to maintain patty shape and optimal sear.
This burger works well as a main dish for casual meals, alongside fries or a simple salad. The recipe emphasizes the importance of pressing the patty once and fully to build the crust without overworking the meat. Toasting buns on the griddle adds an additional buttery crunch.
Notes include storing cooked burger patties for several days in the refrigerator or freezing uncooked patties without cheese. Reheating can be done in the oven to retain juiciness and meld flavors. This method suits home cooks aiming for a classic smashed burger texture and layered flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 4 Bacon finely minced strips
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Tabasco sauce dash
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 8 American cheese slices
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 Roma tomato thinly sliced
- 1 red onion peeled, thinly sliced
- 2 dill pickles thinly sliced
- 4 brioche burger buns toasted
- dijonnaise sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl thoroughly mix the beef, bacon, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, paprika, and Tabasco sauce.
- Create 8 equal size meat balls and place them on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and quickly place in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron pan or griddle to medium to medium-high heat and add on the oil.
- Add the burger meat balls to the hot surface and immediately press down using a burger press and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until juices start to appear on the top of the uncooked side of the burger. See video.
- Flip the burger over and immediately add on the cheese and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- To assemble: Layer with bottom toasted bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, cheeseburger patties, dijonnaise, and top bun, and serve.
Notes
- Press patties once firmly on a hot griddle to develop a crispy crust without breaking them apart.
- Chilling the formed meatballs before cooking helps the patties hold their shape when smashed.
- Cast iron or griddle pans provide the best sear, but non-stick pans are an alternative.
- Toast buns on the griddle after flipping burgers, optionally using butter or rendered fat for additional flavor.
- Cooked burgers can be kept warm in a low oven for up to 15 minutes; store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze uncooked patties (without cheese) for up to 3 months.
- Reheat cooked burgers in the oven at 350°F for 4 to 6 minutes to maintain moisture and melted cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 949 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 949kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 69g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 2539mg | 106% |
| Potassium | 932mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1916IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 579mg | 58% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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