Smash Burger Recipe
Let’s smash some burgers! Don’t know what a “smash” burger recipe is? It’s OKbecause that’s what I’m here to explain. The “SMASH burgers” are what the name suggests: the poor burgers that have been smashed mercilessly. Don’t worry, that was just a joke; no “burgers” were harmed in the making of this recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
- 16 oz ground beef (454 grams), divided into four 4 equal portions
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cheese slices (optional)
- Toppings and condiments as desired
- 4 toasted burger buns
Instructions
- Step 1: Add oil to a stainless steel frying pan and wipe the oil with a paper towel tospread the oil around. Preheat the pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, shape the beef portions into round “patties” about 2 inches tall.Press it together until the beef holds its shape and season with salt andpepper.
- Step 3: Increase the heat and when the pan starts smoking put the already preparedpatties. Use a strong, metal spatula to press the patties. Press each until itspreads to about 4 inches in diameter.
- Step 4: Let them cook without moving until they have a golden brown crust. Thenscrap up the patties one by one using the edge of the spatula and flip. If youare using cheese, you can add it now.
- Step 5: Continue to cook until the patties are just as cooked as you want them. Topthe buns with desired toppings, put the patties on the buns, close and serve.