Craving a burger that’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor? The easy smash burger recipe is the answer.
This simple yet delicious method lets you create mouthwatering burgers at home with minimal effort and maximum taste.
By smashing the patties onto a hot griddle or pan, you get that perfect crispy edge while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
In just a few easy steps, you’ll have a burger that’s guaranteed to impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef, 80/20 lean
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon grated yellow onion
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 white hamburger buns
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 slices American cheese
2 cups shredded iceburg lettuce
8 slices vine-ripe tomatoes
Instructions:
- Portion the ground beef into 8 balls (approximately 3 oz each). If you prefer, you can use a kitchen scale to measure each ball precisely.
- Place the beef balls in the fridge while you prepare other ingredients.
- Grate ½ onion finely on a box grater until you have a smooth puree.
- In a bowl, mix the grated onion with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to create the special sauce. Skip the ketchup to avoid too much sugar.
- Shred iceberg lettuce for that classic crunchy texture.
- Slice tomatoes thinly, making sure they’re not thicker than the burger patties.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, add butter, and toast the burger buns until golden brown. This should be done before cooking the patties.
- Preheat your griddle or large pan to high heat.
- Place the beef balls on the griddle, giving each plenty of room. Use parchment paper to press down on the balls, smashing them into thin patties with a meat mallet or spatula.
- Season one side of the patties with salt and pepper while they cook. You can also add a little special sauce to the uncooked side to caramelize and enhance flavor.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden. Flip the patties and add cheese (if using) to melt on top.
- Spread special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun to prevent sogginess.
- Layer the bottom bun with shredded lettuce and tomato slices.
- Add the double smash patties (one with cheese and one plain) on top.
- Close with the top bun.
- For that classic fast food experience, wrap the burgers in parchment paper to keep them contained while you dig in.
