Irresistible Smash Burgers: Juicy Flavor for Epic Meals
Learn how to make delicious smash burgers that are juicy and packed with flavor for your next meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground beef into balls, about 4 ounces each.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and place the beef balls on it.
- Smash the beef balls with a spatula until they are about 1/2 inch thick.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until a crust forms, then flip and add cheese on top.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Toast the burger buns in the skillet.
- Assemble the burgers with onions and any optional toppings.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ground beef with a higher fat content.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: smash burgers, juicy burgers, beef burgers