Classic Smash Burgers with All the Fixings
Classic Smash Burgers with All the Fixings
Ingredients
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend
- 8 American cheese slices
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or other high smoke point oil
For the Buns and Fixings
- 4 potato buns, split
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball; do not overwork the meat. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Brush the cut sides of the potato buns with melted butter. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Toast the buns, cut-side down, until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Increase the heat of the skillet to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place 2-3 beef balls onto the hot skillet, ensuring they are not crowded.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball and, using a sturdy spatula or burger press, firmly smash each ball down into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Flip the patties. Immediately place a slice of American cheese on one patty, and then place a second patty directly on top of the cheese to create a double burger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the second side is browned.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Remove the cooked smash burgers from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining beef balls and cheese, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Assemble the burgers: Spread desired condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) on the toasted buns. Layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle slices, and the cheesy smash burger patties. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Smash Burgers with All the Fixings
For the Smash Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend
- 8 American cheese slices
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or other high smoke point oil
For the Buns and Fixings
- 4 potato buns, split
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball; do not overwork the meat. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Brush the cut sides of the potato buns with melted butter. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Toast the buns, cut-side down, until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Increase the heat of the skillet to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place 2-3 beef balls onto the hot skillet, ensuring they are not crowded.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each beef ball and, using a sturdy spatula or burger press, firmly smash each ball down into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Flip the patties. Immediately place a slice of American cheese on one patty, and then place a second patty directly on top of the cheese to create a double burger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the second side is browned.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Remove the cooked smash burgers from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining beef balls and cheese, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Assemble the burgers: Spread desired condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) on the toasted buns. Layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle slices, and the cheesy smash burger patties. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min