Smash burgers
"To achieve an American-style smash burger at home is easier than you think, and this recipe is the simplest of approaches. It’s important to use a cast iron pan for the ultimate sear on the meat, and make sure it’s super hot before adding the meat. I prefer my smash burgers quite simple, with only the most classic toppings, but you can also add bacon, fried or grilled onions, or switch up the cheese."
Difficulty
Easy 👌Preparation
Baking
Resting
Ingredients
Utensils
cast iron pan, pastry brush, spatula, toaster, cutting board, knife
How-To Videos
Homemade burger buns
How to form patties
Nutrition per serving
Step 1/3
- 250 g ground beef
- vegetable oil
- cast iron pan
- pastry brush
Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high until very hot, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. Divide ground beef into equal portions.
Step 2/3
- 2 slices melting cheese
- salt
- pepper
- spatula
Place half the portions in the pan and smash flat with a spatula to form patties approx. ½ in. (1.5 cm) thick. Season with salt and pepper and let cook until edges are very brown, approx. 2 min. Flip, season again with salt and pepper, and place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Cook until cheese melted and burgers are medium-rare, approx. 1 min.
Step 3/3
- 2 burger buns
- ¼ head iceberg lettuce
- mayonnaise (for serving)
- ketchup (for serving)
- toaster
- cutting board
- knife
In the meantime, toast the buns in a toaster or in the oven. Slather the bottom bun with mayonnaise, and the top bun with ketchup. Shred the iceberg lettuce with a knife. Place the patties on the bottom bun and top with pickles, lettuce, and the top of the bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Enjoy your meal!
