Smash Burgers are a culinary delight, featuring seasoned ground beef patties smashed onto a hot griddle to create a deliciously crispy exterior. The thin, flavorful patties are often topped with melted cheese and condiments, resulting in a mouthwatering combination of juicy, savory goodness that's both satisfying and irresistible.
Ingredients:
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2 lbs Ground Beef (at least 20% fat)
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Ghee or Tallow
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8 American Cheese Slices
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Hamburger Buns (preferrably with sesame seeds)
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Mayonnaise and Dijon
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Lettuce, Tomatoe and Raw Onion
Directions:
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Shape the beef into mounds about the size of a tennis ball - do not form patties. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet on high heat. Add some of the cooking fat, and then add just enough of the beef mounds so that they are at least a couple inches from one another (otherwise they steam and don’t get crispy). Press the mounds down to form patties, and season with salt.
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Cook for about 3 minutes on the first side; flip and season the second side with salt, and lay the cheese over. Cook for about 2 more minutes (if you prefer the burger more well done, cover the pan with a lid during this extra minute).
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Toast the buns ever so slightly. Rub mayonnaise and dijon on the bottom of each bun. Top with the burger and any other condiments. You could even do 2 patties per bun if you’re feeling extra bold.
4 Servings
How about trying on the burgers a egg if requested being cooked sunny side up
Thanks for the awesome suggestion! 🍳 Adding a sunny side up egg on our smash burgers sounds delicious! To make sure it stays perfect during transport, we recommend cooking the egg a bit more to keep it intact.