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A hot assembled Smash Burger Recipe featuring crispy beef, melted cheese, and creamy sauce.

Smash Burger Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
A fast, savory stovetop meal featuring thin beef patties with a deeply caramelized crust. Topped with melted American cheese, these are served on toasted buns for a classic diner experience at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Calories:480kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground hamburger 80/20 Fat content is essential for crisping
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt Enhances the savory crust
  • 4 slices American Cheese Melts smoothly over the meat
  • 4 buns Buttered and toasted

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet or griddle Must be 10-inch or larger
  • 1 large spatula or bacon press For flattening the meat
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking to the press

Method
 

  1. Divide the ground beef into four loosely formed pieces without packing them tightly to keep the texture tender.
    Hands dividing a large mound of cold raw ground beef into four equal sections.
  2. Place the beef on a 375-degree griddle, cover with parchment paper, and press down firmly to flatten the meat.
  3. Sprinkle the meat with salt, cook for three minutes, and flip carefully to scrape up the caramelized bottom layer.
  4. Cover the flipped patty immediately with a slice of cheese and cook for one additional minute before placing it on a toasted bun.
    Hands placing yellow cheese on a hot seared beef patty in a dark skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g (1 burger)Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Ensure your skillet is thoroughly heated before adding the meat; a cold pan will cause the beef to steam rather than develop that signature crispy exterior.