Description
This Smash Burger Recipe delivers crispy, caramelized edges with a juicy, tender center using the classic smash technique. Fast, flavorful, and restaurant-quality, these burgers are ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 brioche buns
For the Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
Fresh Toppings
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Thinly sliced onions
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Divide ground beef into 4 loose meatballs and gently pat into thick discs.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot.
- Place patties on the skillet and smash firmly with a spatula to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season immediately with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes until crust forms.
- Flip, scrape up the crust, and top with cheese.
- Cook 2–3 minutes more until cheese melts.
- Spread sauce on buns, add toppings, place burger on bottom bun, and serve hot.
Notes
Use high heat and avoid re-smashing patties to achieve crispy edges. Do not use pre-shaped patties or lean beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 489
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 333mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: smash burger recipe, crispy burger, hamburger recipe