Smash Burgers
Smash burgers are famous for good reason. The art of smashing the burger with a heavy spatula forces every bit of meat to have contact with the hot surface. This creates a crispy crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
I’ve spoken about the Maillard reaction in other posts. Maillard creates a lot of flavor profiles that we love and associate with comfort foods. These roasted, nutty, and burnt bits and aromas, as well as their signature brown color, are a modern luxury. Smash burgers are a simple yet perfect example of this.
Homemade buns taste delicious and are made with real ingredients. Brioche hamburger buns are my go-to buns for burgers of all kinds. They are pillowy and soft and remain so for days. You can add sesame seeds or poppy seeds if you like them! Beware: the aroma of the fresh baked buns can make them disappear before you get the burgers made. : )
Smash Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 hamburger buns
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a cooking steel on the grill. Preheat grill to high for 20 minutes
- Using a digital kitchen scale, separate the meat into four 2-ounce balls and place on a plate.1 lb ground beef
- Using grill gloves, place one ball on the steel while immediately pressing down evenly to create a flat patty in full contact with the steel. Continue with the following 3 meat balls. Salt and pepper to taste.salt and pepper
- After 3 minutes, turn each patty over and press again to ensure the entire patty is in contact with the steel. The top should be crispy and dark brown.
- After 2 minutes, add one slice of cheese to a patty, and top the cheese it with a second patty. Repeat for the remaining two patties.2 slices American cheese
- Immediately remove and place on a plate for 2 minutes. Serve on buns with the condiments of your choice.2 hamburger buns
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