Description
Smashburgers are the ultimate comfort food that combines a crispy exterior with a juicy interior. Perfectly seared on high heat, these burgers are smashed to create a delightful crust while locking in all the savory goodness of the beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 brioche or potato burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions
- Condiments: ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing vegetables and setting out cheese.
- Preheat your grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and roll into loose balls.
- Place each ball on the hot grill or skillet and smash down gently with a spatula to about half-inch thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until juices appear on top, then add cheese slices before flipping.
- Lightly toast buns if desired, then assemble with desired toppings and sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg