Smash Burger.’

Smash burgers are quick and easy and a great way to feed a crowd. Buttery buns with a juicy patty that has a delicious crust. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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There is nothing better than a juicy burger that you can make from home. This smash burger recipe is super easy, we just like pickles ketchup, and mustard on them, and of course on a brioche bun. But you could add lettuce, tomato, and onion if you like like this Skillet Burger. 

Let’s take a quick look at the ingredients

• Ground beef 80/20
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Brioche buns/or buns of choice
• American cheese
• Dill pickle slices

 

What is a smash burger?

It’s a thin burger cooked on a griddle or hot skillet. Which entails beef onto a really hot grill or pan and then smashing it down with a spatula or burger press, causing a nice crust to form on each side. It’s one of the easiest burger recipes you’ll ever make like my Western Bacon Cheeseburger.

Recipe Steps

• Place your ground beef balls in a hot skillet, like a cast iron, griddle, or outdoor flattop!
• Smash down the burgers using metal spatula or meat press.
• Flip and finish cooking on the other side.
• Add cheese cover with a lid or melting dome and let melt.

Recipe Tips

• Brioche buns are my favorite, but you can use any type of bun I just recommend toasting it first.
• You’ll want to use 80/20 ground beef for these burgers.
• Gently roll out the meat into balls using your hands but you don’t want the ball to be too tight.
• I use American cheese because I think it tastes best on burgers but if you prefer a different cheese then use that.
• Make sure everything is prepped and ready because these burgers cook fast.