Lumen8 Smash Burger Recipe
double patty smash. lettuce. tomato. onion. cheddar.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Buns
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Form the Patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (4 oz each). Roll each portion into a ball without compacting it too much.
- 2
Season the Patties
Sprinkle each ball of beef with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
- 4
Smash the Patties
Place two beef balls onto the skillet and use a heavy spatula or burger press to smash them down into flat patties. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until a crust forms.
- 5
Flip the Patties
Carefully flip the patties and immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly on the skillet until golden brown.
- 7
Add Lettuce
Place a handful of lettuce on the bottom half of each toasted burger bun.
- 8
Add Patties
Place the two cheese-covered patties on top of the lettuce.
- 9
Add Tomato and Onion
Slice the tomato and onion and layer them on top of the patties.
- 10
Finish with the Top Bun
Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burgers and serve immediately.