Description
Smash burgers are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, delivering juicy beef patties with a crispy exterior and customizable toppings. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners, these delicious burgers promise an unforgettable flavor experience. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have mouthwatering smash burgers ready in no time. Get ready to impress your guests with this classic comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 brioche burger buns
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Gently form 4 loose balls of ground beef (about 3 oz each) without compacting them too much.
- Place each ball on the grill and smash down with a spatula to about half an inch thick. Season with salt and pepper immediately after smashing.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until sear marks form; add a slice of cheese on each patty and cover briefly until melted.
- While the patties cook, toast the sliced buns cut-side down on the grill for about one minute until golden brown.
- Assemble your burger by layering lettuce, the smashed patty with melted cheese, and any additional toppings before adding the top bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg