Description
Smash Burgers Golden are the ultimate burger experience, featuring juicy beef patties with crispy edges and melted cheese that create a symphony of flavors in every bite. Perfect for sunny afternoons or backyard barbecues, these burgers are sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll be able to whip up these delicious smash burgers effortlessly, making them a go-to choice for game days or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) to taste
- 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
- 1 medium tomato (sliced)
- ½ cup sliced pickles
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Form the ground beef into four loose balls (about 4 ounces each).
- Place each ball on the hot grill and smash down with a spatula to form patties approximately one inch thick.
- Season each patty with salt and pepper immediately after smashing. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes before flipping.
- After flipping, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover until melted (about 2 minutes).
- Assemble your burgers by layering lettuce, tomato, pickles on the bottom bun, then add the cheesy patty topped with desired condiments before placing the top bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg