Smash Burger Recipe
Crispy-edged juicy smash burgers with melty cheddar stacked double on a toasted bun. This easy family-tested recipe cooks in about 15 minutes on a hot skillet — no griddle needed — for a diner-style burger at a fraction of takeout cost.
Servings: 4
Cost: $11.65, $2.91 per Servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 80/20
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- ½ tsp Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 4 Hamburger Buns
- 1 Tbsp Butter Melted
- 4 Pieces Leaf Lettuce
- 1 Tomato sliced
- ½ Red Onion peeled and slice
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each) and gently roll each portion into a ball.
- Heat a Blackstone griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
- Place the beef balls on the hot griddle, leaving a little space between them. Immediately press each one into a thin patty with a burger press or sturdy spatula.
- Season the patties evenly with the garlic salt and black pepper.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges are browned and crispy. Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on 4 of the patties.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked through.
- Place one plain patty on top of each cheese-covered patty to make 4 double smash burgers.
- Brush the hamburger buns with the melted butter and toast them on the griddle until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers on the toasted buns with the lettuce, tomato, and sliced red onion. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest burgers and the best crispy edges.
Don't overwork the meat. Gently form the beef into balls without packing them tightly.
Press only once. Smash the burgers immediately after placing them on the hot griddle and avoid pressing them again while they cook to keep them juicy.
Add your favorite burger sauce, pickles, or bacon for even more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 4mg
