Description
These Classic Smash Burgers feature double patties with crispy edges and a special sauce that makes them irresistible. Quick and simple to prepare, they’re perfect for an easy dinner or a satisfying BBQ. Enjoy with your favorite toppings for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ pounds ground chuck (80% lean ground beef)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil, for cooking
- heaping ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns (lightly toasted, if desired)
- burger toppings of choice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Leave out the salt for now. Form into 4 large meatballs (about 4½ oz each) and flatten them into discs about 1 inch thick. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 24 hours if covered.
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the patties with kosher salt. Add vegetable oil to the hot pan, then place the burgers in one at a time, smashing each one flat until about ¼-inch thick before adding another. Cook for about 2 minutes until browned before flipping. Add cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to desired doneness.
- For freezer-friendly options, uncooked burgers can be frozen for up to three months. After freezing, defrost in the refrigerator overnight prior to cooking as directed.
Notes
Feel free to customize your burger toppings to suit your taste or dietary needs.
To enhance the flavor, try using different types of cheese or adding sauces like ketchup or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg