How to Make The Perfect Smash Burgers

If you’ve never tried smash burgers, you’re in for a real treat. These burgers are known for their crispy edges, juicy centers, and irresistible flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword smash burgers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Servings servings

Calories 621kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Equipment

Blackstone Flattop Grill

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
24 ounces ground beef 80/20
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 slices American cheese

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Portion the meat into 3-ounce sections and roll them into balls. You will have 8 portions.
24 ounces ground beef
Preheat your flat-top grill and grease it will the oil.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Season the balls of meat with some of the seasoning mixture on the top.
Place the balls, seasoning side down onto the grill.
Using a piece of parchment paper and a weight, smash each ball down as thin as you can, really concentrating on the edges.
Season this side after smashing.
Allow to cook until the meat looks lacey and browns around the edges, about 2 minutes.
Using a scraper, scrape under the patty and flip it over.
Immediately add a slice of cheese.
8 slices American cheese
Continue to cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
For doubles, stack one patty on top of another.
Take off the grill and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition is calculated without buns or additional toppings.

Use parchment paper: Place a piece of parchment paper over the burger ball before smashing to prevent sticking.
Preheat your cooking surface: Whether you’re using a flat-top grill, cast iron skillet, or stainless steel pan, make sure it’s hot before adding the burgers.
Don’t overwork the meat: Handle the ground beef as little as possible to keep the patties tender.
Season generously: Season the patties well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for the best flavor.
Use a burger press: If you have one, a burger press can help you smash the burgers evenly.
Top with cheese immediately: Add a slice of cheese as soon as you flip the burger to ensure it melts perfectly.
Here are the tools I like to use for making great smash burgers:

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