Classic Smashed Burger

J. Kenji López-Alt

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A classic thin-patty smashed burger with crispy edges and melted American cheese.

Total 15m
Ingredients5
Directions8 Start Cooking
  1. Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking hot.

  2. Place the beef balls onto the hot surface, spacing them apart.

  3. Using a heavy spatula, press down firmly on each beef ball to smash it into a thin patty.

  4. Season liberally with salt and pepper.

  5. Once a deep brown crust has formed on the bottom, flip the patties.

  6. Immediately top with a slice of American cheese and cook until melted.

  7. Toast the buns lightly in the skillet or a separate pan.

  8. Assemble the burgers on the toasted buns.

Nutrition per serving

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Free from

  • Egg-free
  • Peanut-free
  • Tree nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Fish-free
  • Shellfish-free

Contains

  • Animal product — from American cheese
  • Gluten — from potato buns
  • Dairy — from American cheese
  • Lactose — from American cheese

Not evaluated: Vegetarian, Nightshade-free

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