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Smash Burgers

Delicious and crispy edged burgers made by smashing beef patties on the grill, perfect for quick meals or barbecues.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef Aim for about 20% fat for juiciness.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 4 pieces Burger buns
  • 4 slices Cheese (optional) Add cheese if desired.
  • to taste Toppings (e.g., lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles) Load up your burger with any toppings you like.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat.
  2. Form ground beef into balls, about 4-6 ounces each.
  3. Place the balls on the grill and immediately smash them flat with a burger press to about half an inch thick.
  4. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are browned.
  2. Flip the burgers and add cheese if using.
  3. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  4. Serve on burger buns with your desired toppings.

Notes

Don't overwork the ground beef when forming the balls. Let burgers rest for a minute after cooking to retain juices.