Homemade Smash Burgers recipe

Homemade Smash Burgers

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo

Instructions for Homemade Smash Burgers recipe:

1. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
2. Season each portion with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat.
4. Using a spatula or your hand, flatten each portion of beef into a thin patty, about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Place the patties on the skillet or griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, 3-4 minutes for medium, and 4-5 minutes for well-done.
6. During the last 30 seconds of cooking, top each patty with a slice of American cheese to melt.
7. Toast the hamburger buns on the skillet or griddle.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom bun, followed by any desired toppings.
9. Serve immediately.

To make it beautiful:

• Place the lettuce on the bottom bun followed by the patty, cheese, tomato, onion and pickles, and top it with ketchup, mustard and mayo.
• You can also add bacon, avocado or fried egg to make it more delicious.

Nutrition per serving (without toppings):

• Calories: 355
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 1g
• Protein: 22g

Please note: These nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.