Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsā€ŗTrolley Square Oyster Houseā€ŗSmash Burger Recipe

Smash Burger Recipe

Inspired by Trolley Square Oyster House
Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Cooking Oil

Method

Prepare the Patties

  1. 1

    Form the Patties

    In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with kosher salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and loosely form them into balls. Do not overwork the meat.

Cook the Patties

  1. 2

    Heat the Skillet

    In a large cast-iron skillet or griddle, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 3

    Smash the Patties

    Place the beef balls onto the hot skillet. Using a spatula, firmly smash each ball down to about 1/2 inch thick. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges are brown and crispy.

  3. 4

    Add Cheese

    Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your desired doneness.

Assemble the Burgers

  1. 5

    Toast the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, you can toast the burger buns in a separate pan or on the grill until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Build the Burgers

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a cooked patty with melted cheese. Add pickles, ketchup, mustard, and thinly sliced onions. Top with the other half of the bun.

Serve

  1. 7

    Enjoy Your Smash Burger

    Serve the smash burgers immediately while hot, with your favorite side dishes.

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