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Smash Burger

Ultimate Smash Burger Recipe for Perfectly Crispy Patties

Discover the ultimate Smash Burger recipe for juicy, crispy perfection, guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 4 slices Pickles
  • 4 buns Burger buns (preferably brioche)
  • 2 tbsp Butter for toasting buns

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Form the ground beef into balls and then smash them onto a hot grill or skillet until crispy edges form.
  2. Season with salt and pepper while cooking.
  3. Top each patty with a slice of American cheese and let it melt.
  4. Toast the burger buns in butter until golden.
  5. Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the cooked patties.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25g

Notes

This recipe allows for customization; feel free to experiment with different cheeses and toppings!

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