Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 slices American cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 4 soft burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onions, and preferred sauces
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Keep them loose for optimal texture.
- Season each portion generously with salt and pepper just before cooking.
- Place the beef portions on the hot surface and use a spatula to smash down each portion firmly for about 10 seconds.
- Cook for about two minutes, then flip the burgers and place a slice of cheese on top. Cook for another minute until the cheese melts.
- Toast the buns if desired, then assemble by layering lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and sauces before adding the patty on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Smashburger (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg