Smash Burgers
Juicy and crispy smash burgers that bring the flavors of summertime barbecues right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 Burger buns
- Cheese (optional)
- Toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat a flat-top griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into equal portions and form them into loose balls.
- Place the balls on the griddle and smash them down to form patties.
- Season with salt and pepper immediately.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms, then flip and cook for another minute.
- Place cheese on the patty after flipping, if using.
- Toast the burger buns on the griddle.
- Assemble the burgers with your choice of toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
For juicier burgers, choose ground beef with higher fat content (like 80/20). Patience is key in preheating the griddle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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