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Smash Burgers

Homemade Smash Burgers rival any favorite restaurant! Making them at home is quick and easy and great for a crowd!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings4 burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
  • steak seasoning or just kosher salt and black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese like kraft singles
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Fry Sauce/Burger Spread

Desired toppings:

  • iceberg lettuce
  • sliced tomato
  • sliced dill pickle
  • sliced onion

Instructions

  • Divide beef into 4, 4-oz balls.  Do not roll super smooth, just roughly shape into round forms.
  • Cut or tear 4 sheets of parchment or foil into about 5" squares.
  • Prepare all burger toppings and buns and set aside ready.
  • Heat a large flat-top grill pan, or large cast iron pan to medium heat.  Once hot, brush lightly with a neutral oil.  Place one portion of beef on pan at a time, place parchment square on top, place sturdy large spatula on top and immediately press down, using hand to push clean spatula, smashing beef to a thin patty, about 1/3" thick.
  • Remove parchment/foil and sprinkle seasoning on top.  Repeat with remaining burgers.  Let cook until golden browned on bottom and edges, about 2-3 minutes.  Flip burgers, season remaining side, and immediate top with cheese.  Cook for additional 1 minute or so.
  • Spread sauce on buns, place cooked burgers on prepared buns and serve.
  • Variations:  feel free to use a 3-oz portion if you'd like them slightly smaller, or stack 2 burgers with cheese in the middle for a double-stack!
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smash Burgers
Author: Sara Wells
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