By The foodoodle kitchen · Published September 20, 2026
Smash Burgers
Thin beef patties smashed on a hot griddle for a crisp crust, topped with American cheese and served on soft buns.
Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total · Easy
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Ingredients
- 454 g ground beef, 80/20 fat for juiciness
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0 salt, to taste (optional)
- 0 pepper, to taste (optional)
- 4 pickle, for serving (optional) (optional)
- 4 lettuce leaf, for serving (optional) (optional)
- 4 tomato slice, for serving (optional) (optional)
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Method
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 min. 5 min
- Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the griddle. 0 min
- Form the ground beef into 4 balls, about 4 oz each. 0 min
- Place the beef balls on the hot griddle, spaced apart. 0 min
- Use a spatula to smash each ball down flat, about 1/2 inch thick. 0 min
- Season the smashed patties with salt and pepper to taste. 0 min
- Cook for 2 min until a crust forms, then flip. 2 min
- Place 1 slice of American cheese on each patty and cook for another 1 min until melted. 1 min
- Toast the burger buns on the griddle for about 1 min, cut side down. 1 min
- Assemble the burgers: place a patty on each bun, add lettuce, tomato, and pickle if desired. 0 min
