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Smashburger Recipe

American · Main course · 18 min total

A thin, crispy-edged burger patty smashed onto a hot griddle, resulting in maximum flavor and texture in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 slices American cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 slices onion (optional)
• Ketchup, mustard, and pickles for serving

Instructions

1. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (4 oz each). Form into balls; do not flatten.
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking. Place two beef balls in the skillet, spacing apart.
3. Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each ball and press down firmly with a spatula or burger press until about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until edges are browned and crispy.
5. Flip patties, place a slice of cheese on each, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove to a plate.
6. Repeat with remaining beef balls. While patties cook, butter cut sides of buns and toast on a separate skillet or in oven until golden.
7. Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, onion (if using), patty with cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, top bun.
8. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, use a metal spatula to scrape up the browned bits when flipping.
• Do not overwork the meat; handle as little as possible.
• Serve with fries or onion rings.

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