Description
Smashed burgers are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy crust with a juicy interior for an unforgettable bite. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the joy of backyard cookouts right to your kitchen. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, these customizable burgers will impress your family and friends with their mouthwatering flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions (about 4 ounces each) and roll them into balls without compressing too tightly.
- Place each ball on the hot cooking surface and smash down to about half an inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper immediately.
- Cook for about 3 minutes until juices bubble on top, then flip and add cheese to melt while cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Toast burger buns cut-side down on the griddle until golden brown.
- Assemble by layering lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and the cheeseburger patty on each bun before topping with the other half.
Notes
- Always use high-fat ground beef (80/20) for the juiciest burgers.
- Don’t press down too hard when smashing; you want that crispy edge without losing the moisture.
- Let your patties rest briefly before serving to lock in those delicious flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg