Smash Burger Recipe
Thin and juicy with a crispy outer bite, this smash burger recipe is your guide to making the best, cheesy, double patty homemade smashed burgers served on a toasted bun!
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons cooking oil , vegetable, canola or olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef , use 80/20
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- garlic salt and pepper , to taste
- 4 burger buns
Smash Burger Sauce (Optional)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice , or white vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppings: Lettuce, tomato slices, cooked bacon, grilled onions, pickles
Instructions
- Make burger balls. Divide 1 pound beef into four equal pieces and then use your hands to loosely form each piece into a round ball. Place each ball on a parchment paper lined plate or pan.
- Heat. Drizzle 2 teaspoons oil onto griddle, black stone or cast iron pan then tilt pan back and forth so oil covers it evenly. Turn stovetop heat to medium-high and allow pan to heat.
- Smash meat with spatula. Place 2-4 burger balls into the hot pan. Immediately use a burger press or large spatula to press straight down on the ball and smash it flat and thin.
- Cook patties. Once patties are smashed, sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until a crust has formed and juices appear on the surface. Do not re-smash or press down on the burger again.
- Add cheese. Using a spatula, scrape under the burger to ensure you get all the caramelized crust and bits then flip the burger. Add a slice of cheese and cook through until desired doneness, about 45 seconds to a minute longer.
- Toast buns. Remove burgers to a clean plate and cover while toasting the buns. Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in hot pan then turn off the heat. Place burger buns cut-side down immediately into the pan and toast until warm.
- Sauce. Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle juice, salt and pepper.
- Assemble. Assemble burger by spreading sauce onto the toasted bun, top with burgers, special sauce, and any additional toppings if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Extras: For extra flavor add some thinly sliced onions onto the burger before smashing. They'll cook with the burger. You could also add cooked bacon afterwards.
For additional flavor, you can sprinkle burgers with garlic powder or hamburger seasoning.
Sauce: Sauce is optional, but highly recommended. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl and adjust to taste.
Additional sauce options include burger sauce.
Caramlized onions: Thinly slice 1 vidalia or yellow onion. Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat with 2 Tablespoons olive oil until soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low after 10 minutes if needed.
Tip: If meat sticks to your spatula or press, quickly place a square of parchment paper over the burger ball before smashing.
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 807mg, Potassium: 464mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 427IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 301mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
