Smash Burgers
Enjoy quick and delicious smash burgers with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for any casual gathering or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Use 80/20 ground beef for juicier burgers.
- Salt
- Pepper
- Burger buns Toasted for best flavor.
- Cheese (optional) Add for extra flavor.
- Toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, etc.) Customize to your liking.
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat a skillet over high heat.
- Form the ground beef into loose balls without compacting them too tightly.
- Place the beef balls on the hot skillet and smash them down with a spatula to form patties.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is juicy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the patties and add cheese, if using.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Assemble the burgers on buns with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Serve with fries or salad for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.