Crispy Juicy Smash Burgers
Savory smash burgers that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, fully customizable for your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20)
- To taste: salt
- To taste: black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- For toasting: butter
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- To taste: pickles
- To taste: ketchup (for topping)
- To taste: mustard (for topping)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. This includes your ground beef, buns, cheese, and all the fixings.
- In a mixing bowl, gently season your ground beef with salt and black pepper.
- Divide the seasoned beef into four equal portions, keeping them loosely shaped into balls.
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Place the beef balls onto the griddle with plenty of room between them. Firmly press down on each ball to flatten.
- After about 3-4 minutes of cooking, place a slice of cheddar on top of each patty and cover with a lid.
- While the burgers finish cooking, use butter to toast the insides of the burger buns on the hot griddle.
- Now comes the fun part! Spread ketchup and mustard on the bottom bun, then layer on a lettuce leaf, the cheesy burger patty, a slice of tomato, pickles, and finally, the top bun.
- Cut the burgers in half and serve with your favorite side.
Notes
Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor and texture. Don’t overcrowd the grill for optimal searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg