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Smash Burger Recipe

Ultimate Smash Burger Recipe: Quick and Delicious Homemade Burgers

This Smash Burger Recipe delivers deliciously crispy edges and juicy interiors, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef Preferably 80/20 for juiciness
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
  • as desired lettuce
  • as desired tomato
  • as desired pickles
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Gather ingredients and tools (skillet or griddle, spatula, mixing bowl).
  2. Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until sizzling.
  3. Form the ground beef into four loose balls (about 4 oz each).
  4. Place one ball on the hot surface and smash it down with a spatula to about half an inch thick; season with salt.
  5. Cook for about 2 minutes until crispy edges form, then flip and add cheese on top to melt for another minute.
  6. Assemble burgers by placing patties on toasted buns and adding desired toppings and sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 18gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Versatile; can substitute ground turkey or plant-based options. Storage tips: wrap leftover patties and reheat in skillet for best texture.

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