Best Smash Burger Recipe
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 680kcal
Cost: 14
Recipe Link
Equipment
- Burger Press , or sturdy spatula
Ingredients
Smash Burgers:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef , (80/20)
- salt and pepper
- 12 slices American cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
Burger Sauce:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1-2 Tablespoons pickle juice , to taste
- 1-2 Tablespoons BBQ Sauce , to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Thinly sliced onions , red or white
- Dill pickle slices
- Lettuce
- Sliced Tomato
- Cooked bacon
Instructions
- Prep Beef: Divide ground beef into 2oz portions, to make 12 loose balls. Do not pack the meat tightly. Keep refrigerated, covered, until ready to cook.1 ½ lbs ground beef
- Make Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice. Taste and add BBQ sauce. Set aside.3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons ketchup, 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard, 1-2 Tablespoons pickle juice, 1-2 Tablespoons BBQ Sauce
- Heat Pan: Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot (almost smoking).
- Toast the Buns (optional): Butter buns and toast in the pan until golden. Remove and set aside.6 hamburger buns
- Smash Patties: Place 2–4 beef balls onto the hot surface (work in batches). Immediately smash very thin (about ¼ inch thick) using a sturdy spatula or burger press.
- Season with salt and pepper directly onto the patties after smashing.salt and pepper
- Cook undisturbed for 30 seconds - 1 minute, until edges are crispy.
- Flip & Add Cheese: Scrape under patties and flip. Add cheese immediately. Cook 30–60 seconds more, then remove to a plate.12 slices American cheese
- Assemble: Spread burger sauce on the bottom bun, stack two patties per burger, then add toppings as desired. Finish with top bun.Thinly sliced onions, Dill pickle slices, Lettuce, Sliced Tomato
Notes
Ground Beef: Use 80/20 beef (fat equals flavor and helps create crispy edges). Also, Keep the meat cold, and don’t overwork it--just form gently into balls.
Smash Burger: I highly recommend a burger press. Smash once, firmly, then leave alone (don’t keep pressing). Flip the patties only once.
Smash Burger: I highly recommend a burger press. Smash once, firmly, then leave alone (don’t keep pressing). Flip the patties only once.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 4mg
