Smashburger Recipe

Create a restaurant style Smash Burger at home in minutes and for a lot less money. You are going to love the crispy brown crust that forms as the burger cooks so quickly.

I’ve had this Smash Burger on repeat this summer. It is so quick to make that it’s the perfect last minute dinner idea. It’s been hot here in Portland so I love cooking it outside on the grill and not heating up my house.

It’s a thin burger cooked on a griddle. The burger gets lots of flavor from the browned bits that develop during the quick cooking process. Those browned bits form a delicious crust with a wonderful texture.

The smash burger was made popular by the Smashburger, hamburger chain. It gets it’s name from the technique of smashing the hamburger on the grill with a large spatula or bacon press.

Be prepared! A Smash Burger cooks fast so be sure you have all your other ingredients ready. I always butter and toast my buns first so they are ready when the burger is. Also have your cheese ready and sliced.

The best beef to use for a Smashburger is a ground chuck, with a fat content in the 15-20 percent range. The higher fat ratio is best because the fat melts and caramelizes while the burger is cooking.

You can also make them in a cast iron skillet or a stainless steal frying pan. Make sure pan is nice and hot. Use a wide spatula to smash the burger down and flip it.

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Smash Burger Recipe with Easy Sauce

It’s easy to make restaurant-style Smash Burgers at home. These cook quickly and it’s one of the tastiest ways to prepare a burger. You’ll love the double patty with melted cheese in between, and the sauce is a must-try!

Prep: 18min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 730 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 59 g, Saturated Fat 22 g, Trans Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Sodium 926 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 31 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20, divided into 8 portions (3oz each))
• Salt (added to taste)
• Black Pepper (added to taste)
• garlic powder (optional, added to taste)
• 4 slices medium cheddar cheese (we love thick-sliced)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 4 burger buns (we used brioche buns)
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded)
• 1 large tomato (sliced)
• 1/2 red onion (sliced into thin rings)
• 2 Dill Pickles (cut into 12 slices)

Instruction:

1. Divide beef into 8 even portions, about 3 oz each. Loosely Roll them into balls then cover and refrigerate while preparing remaining ingredients. The meat must be cold when it hits the grill.
2. Butter and toast buns over medium heat until golden on the buttered side.
3. Scrape under the burger with spatula facing down at a 45˚ angle to get under the caramelized part and flip. Cook another 1 minute. Top half of the patties with sliced cheese and cover cheese with the second patty. Repeat with remaining burgers and transfer them to a platter as they finish cooking.
4. Place sauce on bottom of bun. Top with 3 pickle slices, shredded lettuce, 2 tomato slices and thin sliced onion. Add double patty and top with bun.

Smash Burger

Create a restaurant style Smash Burger at home in minutes and for a lot less money. You are going to love the crispy brown crust that forms as the burger cooks so quickly.

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 539 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 32 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Trans Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 719 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 13 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground hamburger (80/20)
• seasoning salt
• 4 slices American Cheese
• 4 buns (buttered)

Instruction:

1. Divide hamburger into four pieces and form into loosely formed balls.
2. Heat griddle to 375 degrees F.
3. Place ball of hamburger on hot griddle.
4. Cover with a piece of parchment paper and press down with a large spatula or bacon press.
5. Get the patty as thin as you can.
6. Sprinkle with seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Flip with spatula making sure to scrap up the crusty skin that has formed on the underneath side.
8. Cover with slice of cheese.
9. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
10. Place on toasted bun with desired condiments.

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