Smash Burgers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 4 potato burger buns (brioche buns also work)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 lb ground beef (blend of ⅓ ground chuck, ⅓ ground sirloin, and ⅓ ground round (1 lb ground chuck works well, too))
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices American cheese
- favorite toppings and condiments
Instructions
- 1
Brush a 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet with oil and set it over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. While the skillet heats, form ¼ pound beef into 2 very loose 2-inch thick patties. The meat should barely hold its shape. Generously season one side of the patty with salt & pepper.
4 min - 2
Butter the inside on the buns and place (buttered-side down) on the hot skillet. Cook just until the buns are nicely toasted (watch closely). Set the buns aside.
- 3
Heat
- 4
Increase the heat under the skillet to medium-high and heat the skillet an additional 1 minute.
1 min - 5
Sear
- 6
Set 2 patties, seasoned-side down, on opposite sides in the skillet and firmly press down on them until they are about 4-4½-inches wide and ½-inch thick. Season the top-side of the burgers with salt & pepper.
- 7
Cook the patties, undisturbed, until the outer edges are dark caramel brown.
- 8
Melt
- 9
Flip the burgers and cook 1 minute. Add cheese and cook until desired doneness, about 1 more minute for medium-well. (If you like a medium-rare burger, add the cheese right after flipping the burger and cook just 1 minute.)
1 min - 10
Repeat
- 11
Set the cooked burgers, cheese side up, on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat the cooking process with the remaining burger patties.
- 12
Garnish
- 13
Place the burgers on the buns and add your favorite condiments and toppings.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
