This Smashed Burger Recipe is Top-Notch

Smash burger
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There’s nothing tastier than sinking our teeth into a juicy hamburger, and such is especially the case when talking about a smashed burger. Luckily, you can actually cook this delicacy on your own! Grab your equipment and pay close attention, because we have the knowledge of how to make it.

Ingredients

  • 1 buttered and roasted soft hamburger roll
  • Toppings as desired such as mayonnaise, mustard, and shredded lettuce
  • 4 ounces of freshly ground beef chuck (divided into two-ounce balls)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 slice of good melting cheese such as American or cheddar

Instructions

  1. Lay the toppings on the bottom half of the bun
  2. Preheat sizable stainless steel sauté pan on high heat for two minutes. Then place the beef balls in the pan and smash them down with a stiff metal spatula or any substitute you may prefer.
  3. Generously season using salt and pepper and allow it to cook until the patties are well browned, and the toppings start to turn pale pink or gray.
  4. Using the backside of your spatula, carefully scrape patties from the pan, making sure to get all the browned bits.
  5. Flip the patties, place a slice of cheese on one patty, and stack the second slice directly on top. Immediately remove from pan and put it in a waiting burger bun.

Remember that these burgers cook very fast. It would be best if you make them one at a time, and if you want to make multiple burgers, keep them warm under a foil while preparing the subsequent burgers.