Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Lumen8 Rooftop Social›Lumen8 Smash Burger (d,e,g) Recipe

Lumen8 Smash Burger (d,e,g) Recipe

Inspired by Lumen8 Rooftop Social
Time30m
Serves2

double patty smash. lettuce. tomato. onion. cheddar.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Burger Patties

Toppings

Buns

Method

Prepare the Patties

  1. 1

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the ground beef into two equal portions, about 8 ounces each. Gently form each portion into a ball without overworking the meat.

  2. 2

    Season the Patties

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

Cook the Burgers

  1. 3

    Preheat the Skillet

    Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.

  2. 4

    Smash the Patties

    Place the seasoned beef balls in the skillet and use a spatula to smash them down into flat patties. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until a nice crust forms.

  3. 5

    Flip and Add Cheese

    Flip the patties and immediately place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Lightly toast the burger buns in the skillet or on a grill until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    On the bottom half of each bun, layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and onion slices. Place the double cheeseburger patties on top, and finish with the top half of the bun.

More from Lumen8 Rooftop Social