Description
Smash burgers are the ultimate comfort food, combining a perfectly seared patty with crispy edges and a juicy interior. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for any occasion, from lively backyard barbecues to cozy dinners at home. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, these mouthwatering smash burgers will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American or Cheddar cheese
- Lettuce (for topping)
- 1 medium tomato, sliced (for topping)
- 1 small onion, sliced (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions (about 4 oz each) and roll them into loose balls.
- Season each meatball generously with salt and black pepper.
- Place the meatballs on the hot cooking surface and smash down firmly with a spatula until flattened.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until juices bubble, then flip the patties and add cheese on top to melt while finishing cooking.
- Assemble your burgers by stacking patties in toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, and any other desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg