Classic Smash Burger
Crispy-edged, thin patties of ground beef smashed flat on a hot griddle for maximum flavor and crust. Topped with melted cheese, pickles, onions, and special sauce on a soft bun.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 slices American cheese slices
- 2 buns hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tbsp yellow mustard
- 4 slices dill pickle slices
- ¼ onion white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 leaves butter lettuce or iceberg
Instructions
- 1
Make special sauce by combining mayo, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Divide ground beef into 4 balls of about 2 oz each. Do not overwork the meat.
- 3
Lightly butter the hamburger buns and set aside.
- 4
Heat a flat griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Place one beef ball on the griddle and immediately smash flat with a spatula to about 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes until edges are crispy and caramelized.
- 6
Flip the patty and place a slice of American cheese on top. Cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate.
- 7
Repeat with remaining beef balls to make 4 thin patties total.
- 8
Toast the buttered buns on the griddle for 30 seconds per side until golden.
- 9
Spread special sauce on the bottom bun.
- 10
Layer with lettuce, then stack two patties with cheese on top.
- 11
Top with pickles and sliced onion, then close with the top bun. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- flat griddle or 12-inch cast iron skillet
- metal spatula (thin and offset)
- small mixing bowl
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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