📝 Description
Smash Burgers are all about high heat and pressure—thin beef patties smashed onto a hot griddle to create a crispy, caramelized crust with a juicy center. Simple ingredients, maximum flavor.
😋 Flavor & Experience
You get a deep beefy crust, melted cheese, soft toasted bun, and tangy sauce in every bite. It’s crispy, juicy, salty, and seriously addictive.
🛒 Ingredients
500 g ground beef (80/20 fat ratio) 🥩
Salt & black pepper
4 burger buns 🍞
4 cheese slices 🧀 (American or cheddar)
Butter (for toasting buns)
Burger sauce:
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle juice 🥒
½ tsp paprika
Optional toppings:
Pickles
Onions (raw or caramelized)
Lettuce 🥬
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat pan/griddle
Heat cast iron pan until very hot (smoking slightly).
Form beef balls
Roll beef into loose 100–120 g balls (don’t compact too tightly).
Smash immediately
Place beef ball on hot surface and smash hard with spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook crust
Cook 2–3 minutes until deep brown crispy edges form.
Flip & cheese
Flip patties, add cheese, and cook 1–2 minutes.
Toast buns
Butter and toast buns until golden.
Assemble burger
Add sauce, patty, toppings, and top bun.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 20 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per burger)
Kcal: 650 | Protein: 36g | Servings: 4
