The Best Smashburger Recipe
About this recipe
If you're craving a juicy burger with crispy edges, this Smashburger recipe is your answer. It's all about that perfect balance of flavor and texture, and this video shows you exactly how to achieve it at home.
Using ground beef and a hot skillet, you can whip up these diner-style burgers in just 30 minutes. The secret? A unique technique that involves smashing the patties to create a delicious crust.
Ingredient notes
- Use 1 lb of ground beef for four 4 oz patties; you can adjust the size if you prefer thinner or thicker burgers.
- Brioche buns are recommended for serving, and you'll need 2 tbsp of mayonnaise to toast them.
Tips from Smokin' & Grillin with AB’s video
- To achieve that crispy edge, let the beef balls sizzle for 10-15 seconds before smashing them down with parchment paper and a press.
- Using mayonnaise to toast the buns adds a buttery flavor without tasting like mayo, making your buns soft and delicious.
Good to know
- How many burgers does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 burgers.
- What is the total cooking time for the Smashburgers?
- The total time to make the Smashburgers is 30 minutes.
- What type of buns should I use for this recipe?
- Brioche buns are recommended for serving.
- What seasoning is used for the burgers?
- The burger seasoning includes garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (optional), oregano, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Smokin' & Grillin with AB: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare 4 oz balls of ground beef for the patties.
- 2
Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the brioche buns for toasting.
- 3
Toast the buns in a hot skillet until golden brown.
- 4
Mix together garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the burger seasoning.
- 5
Heat a skillet or griddle until hot, then place the beef balls on it.
- 6
Let the beef balls sizzle for 10-15 seconds before smashing them down with parchment paper and a press.
- 7
Season the smashed patties with the burger seasoning.
- 8
Cook the patties until they start to rise and then flip them to cook the other side, adding cheese on top to melt.
- 9
While the burgers are cooking, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard to create the burger sauce.
- 10
Assemble the burgers by spreading sauce on the toasted buns, adding pickles, and placing the patties on top.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of ground beef is inferred based on the number of patties and their size.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Smokin' & Grillin with AB’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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