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Smash Burgers
Learn how to make the best juicy, crispy-edged homemade smash burgers with this quick and easy recipe.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●skillet
- ●griddle
- ●spatula
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep the beef. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Try not to overmix, so that the patties stay tender. Divide into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each) and roll into loose balls. Transfer to the refrigerator until just before cooking.
ground beef (80/20 for best flavor and juiciness)1 pound
2
Preheat your griddle or skillet. Heat a cast iron skillet or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat until very hot — you want instant sizzle when the meat hits the surface.
3
Smash the burgers. Season the top of each beef ball with salt and pepper. Place 1–2 balls in the hot skillet, seasoned-side down, leaving enough room so they won’t touch after smashing (you may need to work with just one at a time). Immediately lay a piece of parchment paper on top of each and use a burger press or flat metal spatula to firmly smash them down to about ¼-inch thick. Remove the parchment, then let the patties cook undisturbed for 1½–⏱️ 2 minutes, until the edges are deeply browned and crispy.
ground beef (80/20 for best flavor and juiciness)1 pound
4
Flip and add cheese. Use a sturdy spatula to flip each patty, firmly scraping the bottom of the pan to keep the crust intact. Immediately top each with a slice of cheese. Cook for another 45–⏱️ 60 seconds until cheese is melted and the burger is cooked through.
5
Assemble & serve. Place patties on toasted buns, add your favorite toppings, and serve immediately while nice and hot.
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