Description
Experience the thrill of a perfectly crafted smash burger! With crispy edges and a juicy center, these burgers are an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ideal for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners, smash burgers are customizable with your favorite toppings. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet mouth-watering recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Form the ground beef into four loose balls (about 4 ounces each).
- Place each ball on the hot surface and smash down firmly until about half an inch thick.
- Season generously with salt and pepper while cooking.
- After 3-4 minutes, add cheese on top of patties and cover briefly until melted (about 1 minute).
- Toast brioche buns cut-side down on the grill or skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble your burgers with desired toppings and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg