Smash Burger Recipe
2 Smashed Burger Patties, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Pickles
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Other
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Forming the Patties
Take the ground beef and divide it into two equal portions. Form each portion into a ball without overworking the meat.
- 2
Seasoning
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over both sides of the beef balls.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
Heating the Skillet
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until it’s hot.
- 4
Smashing the Patties
Place the beef balls onto the hot skillet and immediately smash them down using a sturdy spatula to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Flipping the Patties
Flip the patties and place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts and the patties are cooked through.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Toasting the Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the skillet.
- 7
- 8
Finishing the Burger
Place the top half of the bun over the assembled burger. Your Smash Burger is now ready to serve!