Description
Ultimate Juicy Smash Burger Recipe for Flavor Lovers
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (choose 80/20 beef for the perfect balance of flavor and juiciness)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (enhances the beef’s natural flavors beautifully)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adds a hint of spice to your juicy smash burger)
- 4 slices American cheese (melts beautifully over the crispy patty)
- Lettuce (adds a refreshing crunch)
- Tomato (opt for ripe, juicy tomatoes)
- Onion (slice thinly for some zing)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions, about 4 oz each.
- Season each beef ball generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Smash each beef ball onto the hot surface using a heavy spatula.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until the edges are crispy and deep brown.
- Assemble your juicy smash burgers on toasted brioche buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, and any additional toppings.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg