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Smash Burgers

Name: Smash Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1¼ lbs ground chuck (80% lean ground beef); ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp ground mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; ½ tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking; ¾ tsp kosher salt (heaping); 4 slices cheddar cheese; 4 hamburger buns (lightly toasted, if desired); Burger toppings of choice

Crispy, caramelized edges meet a juicy, tender center when you smash seasoned beef patties hard onto a hot skillet, creating maximum crust in minimal time. The blend of garlic, onion, mustard, and Worcestershire builds savory depth that elevates these burgers beyond the ordinary. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering where everyone wants restaurant-quality results without the fuss.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

20 minutes plus 15 minutes to chill

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1
In a large bowl, combine the beef, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Do not add the salt to the mixture yet.
2
Using your hands, mix until evenly combined. Form the meat into 4 large meatballs (about 4½ oz each), then pat each ball into a 1-inch-thick disc, smoothing out the edges as best you can.
3
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until ready to cook (up to 24 hours, covered).
4
Turn on your exhaust fan and heat a 12-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Remove the patties from the fridge and season all over with the salt. Coat the hot pan evenly with the oil.
6
Place the burgers on the skillet one at a time, firmly smashing them flat with a metal spatula until about ¼-inch thick before adding and smashing the next one.
7
Let cook for about 2 minutes until nicely browned and crusty on the bottom.
8
Flip the burgers and top with the cheese. Cook for about 2 minutes more for medium-rare to medium burgers, or 3 minutes for medium to medium-well burgers.
9
Place the burgers on the buns and serve with toppings of choice.

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Smash Burgers

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

20 minutes plus 15 minutes to chill

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the beef, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Do not add the salt to the mixture yet.
2
Using your hands, mix until evenly combined. Form the meat into 4 large meatballs (about 4½ oz each), then pat each ball into a 1-inch-thick disc, smoothing out the edges as best you can.
3
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until ready to cook (up to 24 hours, covered).
4
Turn on your exhaust fan and heat a 12-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Remove the patties from the fridge and season all over with the salt. Coat the hot pan evenly with the oil.
6
Place the burgers on the skillet one at a time, firmly smashing them flat with a metal spatula until about ¼-inch thick before adding and smashing the next one.
7
Let cook for about 2 minutes until nicely browned and crusty on the bottom.
8
Flip the burgers and top with the cheese. Cook for about 2 minutes more for medium-rare to medium burgers, or 3 minutes for medium to medium-well burgers.
9
Place the burgers on the buns and serve with toppings of choice.

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