Description
Create restaurant-quality smash burgers at home with crispy caramelized edges and juicy beef. Press patties on a scorching-hot griddle for a perfect texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Ground beef (80/20) 1 lb (450g)
4 burger buns
4 American cheese slices
1 medium onion
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise)
Instructions
Preheat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
Shape beef into 4 rounded patties with thumb indentations
Press patties evenly into hot skillet using spatula
Cook 90 seconds for rare, 2 minutes for medium-rare
Place cheese slices on top of cooked patties
Ladle hot beef fat onto cheese until melted
Toast buns in pan if desired
Layer condiments, toppings, and patties per serving
Notes
Use well-seasoned cast iron for optimal heat retention
Press gently to avoid losing crust
Replace American cheese with cheddar for a sharper flavor
Ensure condiments are alcohol-free if needed
Freeze patties in flat sheets for quick thaw
For vegetarian version, substitute beef with plant-based patty
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg