Description
Sizzling smash burgers deliver irresistible American diner nostalgia with crispy beef edges and juicy interiors. Melted cheese, classic toppings, and a perfectly smashed patty promise a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80% fat / 20% lean)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking and Assembly:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) canola oil
- 4 split hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Topping Options:
- Pickle slices
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Tomato slices
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Blend the seasoning blend by combining kosher salt, seasoned salt, freshly ground black pepper, and granulated garlic powder in a small mixing bowl.
- Gently portion the ground beef into 4 loosely formed spherical portions, ensuring minimal handling to maintain tenderness.
- Evenly sprinkle the prepared seasoning mixture across each beef portion, massaging the spices delicately into the meat.
- Position a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, allowing it to warm thoroughly for approximately 3 minutes until surface is extremely hot.
- Drizzle neutral cooking oil across the skillet’s surface to create a light, even coating that prevents sticking.
- Carefully place the seasoned beef portions into the hot skillet, immediately pressing each one flat using a sturdy spatula to create thin, crispy-edged patties.
- Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes, developing a deep golden-brown crust and capturing maximum flavor from the caramelization.
- Swiftly flip the patties, optionally layering cheese slices atop each burger if desired, and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Transfer the sizzling burgers immediately onto lightly toasted hamburger buns, garnishing with preferred condiments and fresh toppings.
Notes
- Create seasoning mix ahead of time to streamline burger preparation.
- Use room temperature ground beef for even cooking and better texture.
- Cast-iron skillet ensures crispy, caramelized edges on burger patties.
- Gentle handling prevents overworking meat, keeping burgers tender and juicy.
- Allow burgers to rest briefly after cooking to retain internal moisture.
- Experiment with different cheese types for unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg