Description
Indulge in the ultimate Homemade Smash Burgers, where juicy beef patties are expertly smashed to perfection, creating a mouthwatering crispy crust. Topped with gooey cheese and your favorite fresh ingredients, these burgers promise a flavor-packed experience ideal for any cookout or weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- Toppings of choice (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions)
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
- Form the ground beef into loose balls (about 2 oz each) without packing them tightly.
- Season each ball generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the balls onto the hot surface and smash down firmly for about five seconds to form a crispy crust.
- Cook until golden brown (approximately 2 minutes), then add a slice of cheese on top and cover to melt.
- Assemble your burger by placing the patty on toasted buns and adding desired toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg