Smash Burgers
July 11, 2023
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
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Vegetable oil (for the pan)
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1pound 80% lean ground beef
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Kosher salt
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4slices American cheese
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4potato rolls, toasted
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Ketchup, mayonnaise, shredded iceberg lettuce and dill pickle slices, for serving
Directions
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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.
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2
Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (do not form patties).
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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).
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4
Season liberally with salt and cook, undisturbed, until outer edges are brown, about 2 minutes.
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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.
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6
Serve patties on rolls with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and pickles.
Recipe source: Bon Appétit