Smash Burgers Recipe
Servings: 4 bugers
Calories: 601kcal
These Smash Burgers are destined to be your favorite burgers! Crispy edges and a juicy middle, these skillet patties really hit the spot and are easy to whip up. Housed between two potato buns that soak up the juice, this is the ultimate bite!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 potato burger buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 pound ground beef blend of ⅓ ground chuck, ⅓ ground sirloin, and ⅓ ground round (1 pound ground chuck works well, too)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices American cheese
- Favorite toppings and condiments
Instructions
- Brush a 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet with oil and set it over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. While the skillet heats, form ¼ pound beef into 2 very loose 2-inch thick patties. The meat should barely hold its shape. Generously season one side of the patty with salt & pepper.1 pound ground beef, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Butter the inside on the buns and place (buttered-side down) on the hot skillet. Cook just until the buns are nicely toasted (watch closely). Set the buns aside.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 potato burger buns
- Increase the heat under the skillet to medium-high and heat the skillet an additional 1 minute.
- Set 2 patties, seasoned-side down, on opposite sides in the skillet and firmly press down on them until they are about 4-4½-inches wide and ½-inch thick. Season the top-side of the burgers with salt & pepper.
- Cook the patties, undisturbed, until the outer edges are dark caramel brown.
- Flip the burgers and cook 1 minute. Add cheese and cook until desired doneness, about 1 more minute for medium-well. (If you like a medium-rare burger, add the cheese right after flipping the burger and cook just 1 minute.)8 slices American cheese
- Set the cooked burgers, cheese side up, on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat the cooking process with the remaining burger patties.
- Place the burgers on the buns and add your favorite condiments and toppings.Favorite toppings and condiments
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Stick with american cheese, it melts better than cheddar!
- You don't want your patties to be too compacted or they won't crisp up.
- Potato or brioche buns work great for these burgers, soaking up an excess juice and added a hint of sweetness to each bite.
- Serve with shoestring fries!
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 521mg | Iron: 4mg