Ultimate Juicy Smash Burgers
Get ready to sink your teeth into the juiciest Smash Burgers ever! Made with a flavorful 80/20 ground beef blend, crispy edges, and melty American cheese, these burgers are a total crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a quick dinner, backyard cookout, or game day feast. Serve them on soft potato buns with your favorite toppings for the ultimate bite. This easy smash burger recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for extra juicy burgers)
4 slices classic American cheese
4 soft potato buns
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Optional burger toppings: crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, crunchy pickles, ketchup, mustard, creamy mayo
Directions:
1. Prepare the beef: Divide the ground beef into 4 even portions. Lightly season each ball with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for maximum flavor.
2. Heat the skillet: Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat. Add vegetable oil to create that perfect crispy sear.
3. Smash the patties: Place beef balls onto the hot skillet. Using a sturdy spatula or burger press, smash each ball flat to create thin patties with crispy edges.
4. Sear and flip: Cook the patties for about 2–3 minutes until the edges are deeply caramelized and crispy. Flip the burgers carefully.
5. Add the cheese: Top each patty with a slice of melty American cheese and cook for another 1–2 minutes until gooey.
6. Toast the buns: Lightly toast the potato buns on the skillet for extra flavor and texture.
7. Assemble and enjoy: Build your smash burgers with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Serve hot!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: Approximately 550 kcal per serving
Servings: 4 burgers
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Pro Tip: For the best smash burgers, don’t press the patties again after flipping keep all those juicy flavors locked inside!