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Smash Burger

Ultimate Smash Burger Recipe: Juicy, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

Experience the ultimate Smash Burger, a juicy and flavorful delight that's easy to make and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Patty Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
Burger Assembly Ingredients
  • 4 American cheese
  • 4 Lettuce leaves
  • 1 medium Tomato sliced
  • to taste Pickles
  • to taste Ketchup
  • to taste Mustard
  • 4 Burger buns
  • 2 tbsp Butter for toasting buns

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. Form the ground beef into balls and place them on the hot surface.
  3. Smash the beef balls down using a spatula to create thin patties.
  4. Season the patties with salt and black pepper.
  5. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until browned, then flip and add a slice of cheese on top.
  6. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  7. Toast the burger buns in butter until golden brown.
  8. Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on the buns.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30g

Notes

This recipe works beautifully for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or outdoor entertaining. Customize toppings to suit your taste for a unique experience.

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