Smash Burger Recipe
This Smash Burger Recipe delivers a crispy, caramelized crust on a juicy patty topped with melty American cheese and grilled onions, all sandwiched between a pillowy bun in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20 chuck)
- 8 soft burger buns burger buns (potato or brioche)
- 4 slices American cheese or cheddar cheese
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced and grilled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature, for toasting buns
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or neutral oil for high-heat searing
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until it’s smoking hot.
- Divide the beef into 8 equal portions, roll loosely, and shape into balls.
- Melt butter in a separate pan, then toast buns cut-side down until lightly golden.
- Add oil to the skillet, place a beef ball, press down with a spatula, and season with salt and pepper.
- Let the patty sizzle untouched for 2 minutes until edges brown and bubble.
- Flip patty, add cheese, and cook until melted.
- Toss sliced onions with salt and pepper, sauté until caramelized.
- Place patties on buns, add grilled onions, pickles, tomato slices if desired, and bun top.
Notes
Let ground beef rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even searing. Double the batch for gatherings or parties. If desired, add special sauce for more flavor.
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