Smash Burger Recipe

Greetings to all burger lovers! These days I’m really into smash burgers. These bad boys are incredibly easy to make when you need a quick and hearty supper.

While I like to experiment with different flavors, I really love smash burgers. Like a burger time capsule, they nod to classic diner cuisine.

How the Heck is Smash Burgers doing?

Just the name is the secret to a great burger. Pushing the burger down thin while it cooks gives you an incredible crust that is crispy on the outside and really juicy within. These rescue my life on weeknights since all of this magic happens in a few minutes.

You ready to enter smash burger heaven right now? Go!

These burgers are all simplicity. Not many pricey ingredients will be required to make burger perfection. Still, I’ve got you covered with a list at the bottom of this page.

The Beef is the star of the show.

80/20 ground beef makes the finest smash burger experience. Rich fat and meaty taste are well balanced in this ratio.

Essentials of Seasoning

Actually, the flavor of the steak may be improved with only salt and black pepper. Make the basic burger; you may get creative with the toppings later.

The Champion Cheese Melt

Take my word for it—no cheese melts on burgers like American cheese. It provides the sensual, oozy covering that binds everything together.

Appetisers Traditional

Every burger is incomplete without some fresh toppings. These items are ones I like using:

• My favourite is a rich, vivid red tomato that has been picked straight from the vine.
• Little, buttery lettuce leaves—they provide the perfect texture.
• A toasted bun made of brioche or potato (a little sweetness counteracts the savory flavors)
• Butter (because it makes toasted buns and everything else taste better)

Integration of All: Smash Time!

I’ve broken cooking up into doable phases. All set for the easiest burgers you’ve ever made?

1. Make the Beef: Carefully roll three-ounce portions of the ground beef into balls. As you gather your components, refrigerate them.
2. Ready Those Toppings: Chop up your tomato, wash the lettuce, and get ready any extras you’d want to add.
3. Toasty Time: Griddle or pan toast your buns for about 20 seconds after smearing them with butter.
4. Turn your griddle or cast iron pan up to 400° Fahrenheit.
5. Two beef balls on the hot pan, a resounding triumph. Should your griddle be big enough, cook all of the burgers at once. Just remember that they cook fast, so work swiftly as well!
6. This is when the fun starts, the Smash! Using a large, flat metal spatula, press the meat balls as flatly as you can. Thin patties won’t matter since you’ll be doubling them up for additional juicy taste. To prevent sticking, one little trick is to wrap the meat with parchment paper.
7. Seasoning Up: After quickly tossing in some salt and pepper, cook your smashed patties for two minutes.
8. As you turn the patties with your spatula, scrape off those delicious browned bits on the bottom of each.
9. Top a burger with a slice of cheese for Melty Cheese Magic.
10. Give the beef another minute or two once it is cooked through. Then place the cheeseless patty on top of the cheesy one. The cheese is pushed in between for the melted enjoyment.
11. Top It Off: The fun aspect of this is assembling your burger! Top your toasted bread with tomato, lettuce, and any additionals you’d like.
12. Burger Bliss: Pile your perfectly mashed burger on top of your just prepared bed of delight. The meat in this piece of art will support everything when you eat it. Again, top everything with the second half of the toasted bread and prepare to be amazed!

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