Smash Burger Recipe
Anyone can easily make this Smash Burger Recipe with fabulous results. The thin patties are browned to perfection but flavorful and juicy on the inside.
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 1.5 pounds ground beef into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the hot surface.
- Place the beef balls on the hot griddle and press each one firmly with a spatula to flatten into thin patties.
- Season the patties with ½ teaspoon garlic salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the edges are browned and crispy. Flip the patties and place 4 slices cheddar cheese on top.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked through.
- Brush 4 hamburger buns with 1 tablespoon melted butter and toast them on the griddle until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers on the toasted buns with 4 pieces leaf lettuce, 1 sliced tomato, and ½ sliced red onion.
- Serve the smash burgers warm and enjoy!
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Notes
When preparing the balls with the beef, do not pack them together. Loosely roll them into balls so that they are easier to smash.
You can use 90/10 or 93/7 for this recipe to lower the fat content in this recipe, but we think that the 80/20 gives the best flavor to this recipe.
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
