Smashed Burgers

Smashed Burgers are a classic American favorite with crispy edges, juicy patties, and all the classic fixings. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef 80% lean
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices of American cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 8 pickle slices
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices

Instructions:

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into balls

Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking hot

Place each beef ball onto the skillet, leaving space to smash them down with a spatula

Use a spatula to firmly smash each beef ball into a thin patty

Season with salt and pepper

Cook for about 2 minutes until the edges of the patties are crispy and browned

Flip the patties and immediately add a slice of American cheese to each one

Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted

While the patties are cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the skillet until lightly browned

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard to make the sauce

Assemble the burgers: spread the sauce on the bottom bun, add a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, a smashed patty with melted cheese, a couple of pickle slices, and some thinly sliced onions

Top with the other half of the bun and serve hot