Smashed Burger Recipe That Will Wow Your Taste Buds!
A delicious smashed burger recipe that delivers a juicy and flavorful experience with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices of cheese (American or cheddar)
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Pickles, to taste
- Ketchup and mustard, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form them into loose balls.
- Place the beef balls on the hot skillet and immediately smash them down with a spatula to form patties.
- Season the patties with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until a crust forms, then flip the patties.
- Add a slice of cheese on top of each patty and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Toast the burger buns on the skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bun and adding lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or onion powder to the beef before cooking.
- Use a heavy spatula to ensure the patties are smashed down properly.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg