Name: Smashed Burgers (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.33 lb Ground Beef-80/20 blend; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 4 Hamburger Buns; 4 slices American Cheese; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 2 tbsp Mustard; 4 slices Pickles; 1/4 cup Onion-thinly sliced; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

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Simple, juicy smashed burgers perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal ingredients and effort.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 8

Ingredients 10

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Burger Patties
1.33 lb 600 g Ground Beef-80/20 blend
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Burger Build
4 4 Hamburger Buns
4 slices 4 slices American Cheese
2 tbsp 30 mL Ketchup
2 tbsp 30 mL Mustard
4 slices 4 slices Pickles
cup 60 mL Onion-thinly sliced
Cooking
1 tbsp 15 mL Vegetable Oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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Divide the Ground Beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball – do not overwork the meat.
Heat the Vegetable Oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
Place the beef balls in the hot skillet and immediately smash them down very thin (about inch thick) using a sturdy spatula. Press firmly and hold for 10-15 seconds to get a good sear.
Season the smashed patties with Salt and Black Pepper.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until a dark crust forms and the burgers are cooked through.
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American Cheese on top of each burger to melt.
Toast the Hamburger Buns if desired.
Assemble the burgers: Spread Ketchup and Mustard on the buns. Add the cheeseburger, Pickles, and Onion. Serve immediately.