J. Kenji López-Alt's Quick Smashed Burgers
A classic, ultra-thin smashed burger with a crispy, caramelized crust, topped with melty American cheese.
Ingredients5
Directions7 Start Cooking
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Divide the ground beef into roughly 2-ounce portions and roll them into loose balls, being careful not to overwork the meat.
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Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron or stainless steel, over high heat until it is smoking hot.
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Place the meat balls into the hot pan and immediately smash them down into thin patties using a stiff metal spatula or a heavy burger press, ensuring they have good contact with the pan.
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Season the smashed patties generously with salt and pepper.
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Cook until a deep, dark crust has formed on the bottom, usually about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Flip the patties, place a slice of American cheese on each, and cook for another minute until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked through.
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Remove the burgers from the pan and serve immediately on toasted hamburger buns.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition unavailable — not all ingredients are resolved.
Free from
- Egg-free
- Peanut-free
- Tree nut-free
- Soy-free
- Fish-free
- Shellfish-free
Contains
- Animal product — from American cheese
- Gluten — from hamburger buns
- Dairy — from American cheese
- Lactose — from American cheese
Not evaluated: Vegetarian, Nightshade-free
