Smashburger
About this recipe
Smashburgers are all about that crispy, caramelized crust and juicy interior, and this recipe from CafeteriaCreative nails it. With a quick cooking time and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious burger that packs a ton of flavor in every bite.
The key to a great Smashburger lies in the smashing technique, which helps create a flavorful shell while keeping the juices locked inside. This method ensures that you get a burger that cooks quickly and evenly, reminiscent of pancakes in how they retain moisture.
Ingredient notes
- You need 4 oz certified Angus beef patties for each burger, which is a great choice for flavor and texture.
- The seasoning amounts for black pepper and garlic powder are estimated, so feel free to adjust to your taste.
Tips from CafeteriaCreative’s video
- Preheat the grill and add butter to the cooking surface for extra flavor.
- Use a specially designed smashing tool to press down on the burger for 10 seconds. This helps caramelize the bottom and form a shell that keeps the juices in.
- Make sure to flip the burger carefully to retain the seared layer, which adds a lot of flavor.
Good to know
- How long do I cook the burgers?
- Cook the burgers for about 2 minutes and 35 seconds.
- What is the purpose of smashing the burger?
- Smashing the burger caramelizes the bottom, forms a shell, and prevents juices from cooking out, allowing them to percolate up through the meat.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to CafeteriaCreative: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the grill and add a tablespoon of butter to the cooking surface.
- 2
Place the certified Angus beef patties on the grill.
- 3
Using a specially designed smashing tool, press down on each burger for 10 seconds to caramelize the bottom and form a shell.
- 4
Season the burgers with black pepper and garlic powder while they cook.
- 5
Cook the burgers for about 2 minutes and 35 seconds, allowing the juices to percolate up through the meat.
- 6
Ensure the seared layer comes off with the burger when flipping to retain flavor.
- 7
Serve the burgers immediately.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated seasoning amounts based on common practices for burger seasoning.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from CafeteriaCreative’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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