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Smashed-Burgers-Recipe

Smashed Burgers

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These Smashed Burgers are packed with flavor and easy to prepare. With juicy beef patties, melted cheddar, and a special sauce, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or comfort food craving.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickles (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 8 pickle slices

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir and refrigerate until ready.
  2. Divide ground beef into 8 equal pieces, rolling them into loose balls without overworking.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat and place 2-3 beef balls onto it. Smash each ball with a spatula to form thin patties. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until crispy around the edges.
  4. Flip the patties, adding a slice of cheddar cheese on one patty of each pair. Cook for another minute. Stack a plain patty on each cheese topped one to form double burgers.
  5. Spread butter on the burger buns and toast them in the pan until golden.
  6. Spread the special sauce generously on both sides of the buns. Add the burger patties, top with shredded lettuce, sliced onion, and pickles. Close the burgers and serve.

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Notes

For extra flavor, use fresh ground beef.
Feel free to customize toppings such as tomatoes or different condiments for personalization.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg