Smash Burgers
This is the best smash burger recipe. Thin beef patties with crisp, caramelized edges, and the best burger sauce.
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- salt & pepper
- 8 slices American cheese
- 8 toasted hamburger buns (we love brioche)
For the sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ cup chopped pickles
- ¼ cup chopped onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Divide the beef into 8 balls. Prepare a piece of parchment paper (about 8x8 inches).
- Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Grease with a tiny bit of oil.
- Place a beef ball in the pan, cover with the parchment, and press it down with a burger press or spatula until flat. Cook for 1-2 minutes undisturbed, then flip the patty. Season with salt and pepper and top with a slice of American cheese.
- To assemble a burger, spread the sauce on both buns. Add the patty and any other toppings you want. Enjoy!