The BEST Smash Burger Recipe
This smash burger recipe makes the burger of your dreams. Better than any restaurant, this smash burger is so flavorful and delicious.
Ingredients
burger patties:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 2 Tbsp oil
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese
secret sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp relish
- 1 ½ Tbsp ketchup
toppings:
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ½ cup pickle slices
- ½ sweet onion
- 1 tomato sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, oil, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce just until combined.
- Divide the meat into eight equal parts, shape it into balls, and refrigerate.
- Add four burger balls onto a heated griddle and smash one at a time using a burger press. For the best crust, smash the patties thin.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, and quickly flip with a spatula.
- Cover with a slice of cheese and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove from grill and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining burgers.
- To serve: Add sauce to toasted buns, double patties, and desired toppings.
Notes
- Pick the right meat. When making burgers, it's important to choose ground beef with some fat. 80/20 or 85/15 are ideal. Since the burgers are being cooked on the grill, most fat will melt and drip down. Picking a lean ground beef will result in a dry, hard burger.
- Keep your meat cold. When forming your patties, keep the remaining meat in the fridge, as it's harder to shape when warm.
- Be bold with the seasoning. Season your meat thoroughly to give you the most delicious patty.
- Make them thin. The key to a delicious smash burger is a thin and crispy patty.
- Pay attention. Smash burgers cook faster than regular hamburgers, so watch those crispy patties.