Easy Grilled Smash Burgers
Quick and delicious smash burgers with a crispy crust and juicy interior, perfect for weeknight meals and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 burger buns
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 slices cheese (optional)
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground beef into loose balls (3-4 ounces each).
- Season the beef balls with salt and pepper.
- Place the balls on the grill or skillet, spaced out.
- Use a spatula to smash them down into flat patties.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Add cheese on top during the last minute of cooking (optional).
- Toast the burger buns on the grill.
- Assemble the burgers with your toppings and condiments.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t rush the smashing step for maximum juiciness. Allow the patties to rest for a minute after cooking to redistribute juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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