Description
Learn how to make a delicious smash burger with crispy edges and a juicy interior, perfect for casual dinners and BBQs.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Burger buns
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cheese (optional)
- Homemade burger sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle: Start by heating your griddle on high heat.
- Form the ground beef into balls: Take the ground beef and divide it into balls, about 4 to 5 ounces each.
- Place the beef ball on the hot griddle: When the griddle reaches the right temperature, place a beef ball on it.
- Smash it down with a spatula: Using a sturdy spatula, press down firmly on the beef ball.
- Season with salt and pepper: Sprinkle a good amount of salt and pepper on the smashed burger.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes: Let it cook undisturbed until it’s nicely caramelized.
- Flip and add cheese if using: When you see the juices on top of the burger, it’s time to flip it.
- Cook for another minute: Let it cook for another minute to let the cheese melt.
- Serve on burger buns: Take the burger off the griddle and place it on your favorite burger buns.
Notes
For a flavor boost, try adding toppings like crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or spice it up with jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg