Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLumen8 Rooftop SocialLumen8 Smash Burger Recipe

Lumen8 Smash Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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. 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. 2

    Season the Patties

    Sprinkle each ball of beef with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat the Skillet

    Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns lightly on the skillet until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Add Lettuce

    Place a handful of lettuce on the bottom half of each toasted burger bun.

  3. 8

    Add Patties

    Place the two cheese-covered patties on top of the lettuce.

  4. 9

    Add Tomato and Onion

    Slice the tomato and onion and layer them on top of the patties.

  5. 10

    Finish with the Top Bun

    Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burgers and serve immediately.

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