Smash Burgers
About this recipe
Smash burgers are all about that crispy, flavorful crust and juicy beef. This recipe from You Suck At Cooking takes a fun approach to making them at home, complete with homemade potato buns and a zesty burger sauce.
The key to a great smash burger is the technique: smashing the beef on a hot griddle to create that delicious crust. Plus, using fresh ingredients for toppings makes all the difference.
Ingredient notes
- Use ground beef with around 20% fat for the best flavor and juiciness; leaner beef may not yield the same results.
- For the cheese, you can use cheddar or American, depending on your preference.
Tips from You Suck At Cooking’s video
- Let your cast iron griddle heat up for a full 10 minutes on medium to ensure it gets hot enough for that perfect sear.
- When smashing the beef, use a spatula or a similar tool to press down firmly to create that crusty exterior.
- Don't forget to season the burgers with salt and pepper after smashing them on the griddle for maximum flavor.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 6 servings.
- What is the best way to prepare the buns?
- Grill the buns in butter until golden brown before assembling the burgers.
- Can I use a different type of cheese?
- Yes, you can use cheddar, American, or even singles or Brie.
- What should I do if I don't like pickles?
- If you don't like pickles, you can simply omit them or choose other toppings.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to You Suck At Cooking: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Divide the ground beef into six equal balls.
- 2
Prepare toppings: slice the onion, tomato, and pickles, and set aside cheese slices.
- 3
Make the potato buns: mash the potatoes and mix with flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and water to form a dough.
- 4
Let the dough rise, then shape into buns and let them rest.
- 5
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
- 6
Grill the buns in butter until golden brown.
- 7
Mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create a burger sauce.
- 8
Heat a cast iron griddle on medium-high for 10 minutes.
- 9
Place the beef balls on the griddle and smash them down with a spatula.
- 10
Season the smashed burgers with salt and pepper.
- 11
Once cooked, add cheese on top of the burgers to melt.
- 12
Assemble the burger: spread sauce on both sides of the bun, add the burger, and top with onions, tomatoes, and pickles.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of ground beef is inferred from 'a pound' which is approximately 450g.
- The quantity of potatoes is inferred as 2 medium potatoes based on typical burger bun recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from You Suck At Cooking’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
Are you You Suck At Cooking? Claim this page or ask us to take it down. Your call, always.
