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Smash Burger
Smash Burgers are a quick and tasty way to satisfy your burger cravings. With their crispy edges, juicy centers, and customizable toppings, they make for a perfect meal any time. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe today!
Servings 4
Calories 600kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 Brioche buns sliced in half, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.*
- Combine and mix the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
- Section the meat mixture into 8 equal sections and then shape it into balls of meat.
- Place the balls of meat onto the preheated grill.*
- Use a flat spatula to firmly smash each ball down to about ⅓-inch thick. Cook in batches if you are short on space.
- Cook the smashed patties for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- While the patties are cooking, place the burger buns on the grill or skillet, cut side down, and toast until lightly golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble the burgers by adding lettuce and tomato to the bottom bun and then adding 2 patties per burger. Continue to layer toppings and condiments to your preference. Close the burgers with the top halves of the buns and serve immediately.
Notes
STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS
- If you are using a the stovetop to cook the burgers preheat a large skillet until hot.
- Cook the over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle a bit (about 1 tablespoon) of olive oil or avocado oil to make sure the burgers aren't sticking to the skillet.
- Use a large heavy skillet and make sure to avoid over-crowding the pan. You will have to work in batches.
EXTRAS
BURGER TOPPINGS - lettuce, tomatoes, pickles etcCONIDMENTS - ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc Nutrition Calculations do not include toppings and/or additional condiments.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 4mg