Smash Burgers Recipe
The ultimate smash burger celebrates simplicity. Ground chuck, salt, pepper, and a blistering hot cooking surface create a patty with maximum flavor and an irresistible crust. Top with melted American cheese on a toasted bun for pure, unadulterated smash burger perfection.
Servings: 4
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tablespoon burger seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 slices yellow American cheese or cheddar
- Butter lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Sliced Onions
- Pickles
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet over high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
- Loosely form the patties into balls and season with the burger seasoning. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the patties on the skillet and immediately smash with a large spatula to create the smashed burger. The burger should be about 1/2 inch thick or thinner. Season with a bit more salt and pepper. Cook until the burgers are browned and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the burger patties, top with cheese slices and continue cooking until browned. (Cover with a lid to help the cheese melt, if necessary.)
- Assemble the burgers on the buns and top with lettuce, tomato and onion, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 579mg | Iron: 7mg