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Smash burgers with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and french fries.

Smash Burger Recipe

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Tackle the best Smash Burger recipe in just 10 minutes! Achieve incredibly crispy, caramelized edges & juicy patties for that classic diner taste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 486 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
  • Unsalted butter softened (as needed)
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • Preferred toppings and condiments

Instructions
 

  • Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and gently form each one into a ball. Avoid overworking the meat to keep it tender.
    Dividing and forming ground beef into four balls for smash burgers, with toasted buns.
  • Preheat your griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Spread butter onto the buns and lightly toast them, then set them aside.
    Spreading butter onto hamburger buns for the Smash Burger Recipe.
  • Place each meatball on the griddle. Flatten sharply into a patty using a strong spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
    Flattening ground beef meatballs into patties on a griddle, seasoned with salt and pepper for Smash Burger Recipe.
  • Cook for 2-4 minutes until the edges are brown and crispy. Flip the burgers, add a slice of cheese to each, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Set the cheese-topped patties on the bottom buns. Add toppings if desired. Cover each with the top buns and serve immediately.
    Setting cheese-topped ground beef patties on bottom hamburger buns for a Smash Burger.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 27gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 639mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Smash Burger
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