Description
Smash burgers are juicy, flavorful, and crispy-edged burgers made by pressing beef patties onto a hot skillet. Served with toasted buns, melted cheese, and classic toppings, they’re quick to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or cookout.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
4 hamburger buns
4 slices American cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Sliced pickles, for serving
Shredded lettuce, for serving
Tomato slices, for serving
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and loosely shape them into balls. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add butter and swirl to coat.
- Place beef balls on the skillet. Using a sturdy spatula, smash each ball into a thin patty. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy.
- Top each patty with onions, flip, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add cheese to each patty and let it melt.
- Toast hamburger buns on the skillet until golden. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns.
- Assemble burgers with cheesy patties, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Serve immediately.
Notes
Double up patties for a heartier burger.
Swap cheese types for variety (cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack).
Use caramelized onions for a sweeter flavor.
Add jalapeños or spicy mayo for extra heat.
Try different buns like brioche, potato rolls, or sesame seed buns.
Store patties separately in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in skillet or oven, not microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
