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Smash Burger Recipe

American · Main course · 18 min total

A crispy-edged, juicy smash burger with a thin patty, American cheese, and classic toppings, cooked on a hot griddle for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 soft burger buns, split
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 thin slices red onion
• 4 dill pickle slices
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Special sauce: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp sweet pickle relish

Instructions

1. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Form into loose balls; do not compact. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a cast-iron griddle or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking. Lightly oil the surface.
3. Place beef balls on the hot griddle. Immediately smash each ball flat using a heavy spatula, pressing firmly until patties are about 1/4-inch thick. Season again with salt.
4. Cook for 2 minutes without moving, until edges are browned and crusty. Flip patties, place a slice of cheese on each, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
5. While patties cook, butter the cut sides of buns and toast on the griddle until golden, about 30 seconds.
6. Assemble burgers: spread special sauce on bottom bun, add lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, then patty with cheese. Top with bun crown.
7. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Use 80/20 ground beef for best juiciness and crust.
• Don't overwork the meat; handle as little as possible.
• Smash firmly and quickly to get a lacy, crispy edge.
• Special sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week.

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