Description
Smash burgers are a delightful culinary treat featuring juicy, crispy patties that promise unforgettable flavor. Perfect for gatherings, these burgers elevate any meal to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 slices American or Cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and roll into balls.
- Place each ball on the hot surface and smash down firmly with a spatula to form thin patties.
- Season each patty with salt and pepper while cooking.
- If using cheese, place a slice on each patty about 2-3 minutes before they finish cooking and cover for 30 seconds to melt.
- Toast the buns if desired, then assemble your burgers with favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smash burger (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg