Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 burger buns (preferably brioche or sesame seed)
- 4 slices of American cheese
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions without forming patties.
- Season each portion generously with salt and pepper.
- Place a portion of meat on the hot surface and smash it down firmly until about half an inch thick.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until a nice crust forms; flip the patty.
- Immediately place a slice of cheese on top and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Toast the burger buns until golden brown.
- Assemble by placing the patty on the bottom bun, adding desired toppings, and finishing with the top bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Smashburger (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg