Description
Smash burgers are the ultimate indulgence, delivering a juicy and flavor-packed experience in every bite. Made with high-quality ground beef and topped with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and a zesty secret sauce, these burgers elevate any backyard barbecue or cozy family dinner. Perfectly seared for that crunchy exterior while remaining tender inside, this smash burger recipe will become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 hamburger buns (brioche or sesame seed)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 large tomato (sliced thick)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp pickle relish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and slice the lettuce and tomato.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish to create the smash burger secret sauce.
- Form ground beef into four loose balls (about 4 oz each).
- Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- Smash each ball onto the hot surface to create patties about half an inch thick; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 3 minutes until juices bubble up; place cheese on top and cook for another minute until melted.
- Assemble burgers by placing patties on buns and adding lettuce, tomato, and the easy smash burger sauce.
Notes
- For perfect smash burgers, use 80/20 ground beef for optimal juiciness and flavor.
- Don’t overwork the meat when forming patties; keep it loose!
- Always toast your buns lightly to avoid sogginess from sauces and juices.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste, and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg