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Smash burgers

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Devan Grimsrud

Editor at Kitchen Stories

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“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 👌
35
min.
Preparation
0
min.
Baking
0
min.
Resting

Ingredients

Servings:-4+
500 g ground beef
4 slices melting cheese
4 burger buns
½ head iceberg lettuce
mayonnaise (for serving)
ketchup (for serving)
dill pickle (for serving)
salt
pepper
vegetable oil
Metric
Imperial

Utensils

  • cast iron pan
  • pastry brush
  • spatula
  • toaster
  • cutting board
  • knife

How-To Videos

Homemade burger buns

How to form patties

Nutrition per serving

Cal
557
Protein
33 g
Fat
36 g
Carb
23 g

  • Step 1/3

    Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high until very hot, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. Divide ground beef into equal portions.
    • 500 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

    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.
    • 4 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

    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!
    • 4 burger buns
    • ½ 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!

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