Name: Classic Diner Smash Burgers (Standard)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb 80/20 ground beef; 2 slices American cheese; 2 count Soft white burger buns; 0.5 cup Iceberg lettuce-shredded; 4 slices Dill pickle chips; 2 tbsp White onion-finely diced; 3 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tsp Yellow mustard

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A classic, no-nonsense diner-style smash burger featuring a crispy crust and melted American cheese.

Total 20 min

Serves 2 servings

Steps 4

Ingredients 9

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Burger
0.5 lb 225 g 80/20 ground beef
2 slices 40 g American cheese
2 count 2 count Soft white burger buns
Toppings
0.5 cup 30 g Iceberg lettuce-shredded
4 slices 40 g Dill pickle chips
2 tbsp 20 g White onion-finely diced
Sauce
3 tbsp 45 g Mayonnaise
1 tbsp 15 g Ketchup
1 tsp 5 g Yellow mustard

Equipment

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Instructions

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Whisk together all Sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
Divide the beef into two equal 4-ounce portions and roll into loose balls, keeping them cold until ready to cook.
Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until wisps of smoke appear; place beef balls in the pan and smash firmly with a heavy spatula until -inch thick, seasoning with salt and pepper immediately.
Sear for 2-3 minutes until a dark, lacy crust forms, then flip, top with cheese, and cook for 1 minute before serving on toasted buns with the Sauce and remaining Toppings.