Description
Smash burgers are the ultimate comfort food, offering a deliciously crispy crust combined with a juicy interior that will delight your taste buds. Each bite bursts with flavor, enhanced by melty American cheese and fresh toppings. Perfect for backyard barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this easy recipe will make you the star of any meal, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground beef into four loose balls (about 2 ounces each).
- Place each ball on the hot surface and press down firmly with a spatula to about half an inch thick.
- Season with salt and pepper immediately after smashing.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until juices bubble up, then add a slice of cheese on top and cover briefly to melt.
- Toast the buns if desired; assemble by layering lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the cheesy patty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg