Classic Griddle Smash Burgers
Classic Griddle Smash Burgers
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 chuck recommended
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 American cheese slices
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions, about 6 ounces each. Gently form each portion into a loose ball; do not pack tightly. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Preheat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. The surface should be around 375-400°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 385
- 3
Brush the cut sides of the hamburger buns with melted butter. Place the buns cut-side down on the hot griddle and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from griddle and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the beef balls onto the hot griddle, leaving ample space between them. Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball and use a sturdy spatula or burger press to firmly smash each ball down into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms on the bottom. Using a thin, sturdy spatula, carefully scrape under each patty to release it from the griddle, then flip. Immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Remove the cooked patties from the griddle.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Assemble the burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a smash patty with melted cheese. Add tomato slices, red onion, and dill pickle slices. Top with ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise as desired, then cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Griddle Smash Burgers
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 chuck recommended
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 American cheese slices
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions, about 6 ounces each. Gently form each portion into a loose ball; do not pack tightly. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Preheat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. The surface should be around 375-400°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 385 - 3
Brush the cut sides of the hamburger buns with melted butter. Place the buns cut-side down on the hot griddle and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from griddle and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the beef balls onto the hot griddle, leaving ample space between them. Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball and use a sturdy spatula or burger press to firmly smash each ball down into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms on the bottom. Using a thin, sturdy spatula, carefully scrape under each patty to release it from the griddle, then flip. Immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Remove the cooked patties from the griddle.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Assemble the burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a smash patty with melted cheese. Add tomato slices, red onion, and dill pickle slices. Top with ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise as desired, then cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min