Crispy Smash Burgers
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Crispy Smash Burgers

Ultra-crispy edges, juicy center, melted cheese - burger perfection

25 min
4 servings
5.0 (2)

🛒Ingredients

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Meat

1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20)

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Dairy

8 slices American cheese

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Grains

4 Burger buns

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Produce

4 leaves Lettuce

1 large sliced Tomato

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Pantry

1/2 cup Special sauce

Instructions

1

Divide beef into 8 loose balls (3 oz each). Don't overwork the meat.

2

Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat.

3

Place ball on hot surface, immediately smash flat with a heavy spatula. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Cook until crispy brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Flip and immediately add cheese.

5

Cook 1 more minute, then stack two patties together.

6

Toast buns, spread with sauce, and build burgers with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

💬Reviews (2)

1/2/2024

Better than any restaurant burger!

1/3/2024

The crispy edges are everything!