Smash Burgers

Make restaurant-quality smash burgers at home! Using meat with a higher fat content, such as ground chuck, ensures juicy, flavorful burgers every time.

YIELD

4

PREP TIME

20 min

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil (for the pan)
  • 1
    pound 80% lean ground beef
  • Kosher salt
  • 4
    slices American cheese
  • 4
    potato rolls, toasted
  • Ketchup, mayonnaise, shredded iceberg lettuce and dill pickle slices, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a cast-iron griddle or large heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes, then lightly brush with vegetable oil.

  2. 2

    Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (do not form patties).

  3. 3

    Working in batches if needed, place portions on griddle and smash flat with a spatula to form 4-inch diameter patties (craggy edges are your friend).

  4. 4

    Season liberally with salt and cook, undisturbed, until outer edges are brown, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flip patties, season with salt, and place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Cook until cheese droops and burgers are medium-rare, about 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Serve patties on rolls with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and pickles.

Recipe source: Bon Appétit