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2 smash burger patties on brioche bun with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese

Smash Burger recipe

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Smash Burgers made easy! This foolproof recipe delivers crispy edges, juicy flavor, and restaurant-quality burgers right from your kitchen.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 burgers 1x

Ingredients

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for the burgers:

  • 12 oz ground beef
  • 2 slices cheese
  • 2 brioche buns
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • salt
  • pepper

for the sauce:

  • 1/4 C mayonnaise 
  • 1/4 C ketchup
  • 1 tsp BBQ sauce
  • dash of garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Separate beef into 4-3 oz portions. Roll into balls. 
  2. Make the sauce by combining the ketchup, mayonaise, bbq sauce and garlic powder in a small bowl and mix until combined.
  3. Refrigerate until burgers are done.
  4. Using a heavy bottom skillet or a cast iron flat grill pan, heat over high heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Place each beef ball on skillet and using a flat spatula, press down on ball until flattened and thin. Repeat until all are on grill.
  6. Salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Cook for 3 minutes on each side. When burgers are done top 2 burgers with a slice of cheese.
  8. Spray the buns lightly with cooking spray and place on grill to warm and brown.
  9. Remove from grill and place 2 burgers on each bun and top with burger sauce and your favorite toppings.
  10. Enjoy.

Notes

  • For the best homemade smash burgers, use 80/20 ground beef. The higher fat content ensures juicy, flavorful patties with that crispy edge smash burgers are known for.
  • You don't need a fancy burger press to smash the burgers. A simple spatula or a heavy flat bottomed glass will do.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: burgers

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 burgers
  • Calories: 667
  • Sugar: 11.9 g
  • Sodium: 2333.2 mg
  • Fat: 36.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32.9 g
  • Protein: 48.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 141 mg