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    Smash Burger Recipe

    Published: May 27, 2023 Modified: Jul 24, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Smash Burger recipe with special sauce and homemade burger seasoning is a one-of-a-kind burger that tastes divine and is so easy to make on a griddle or in a pan. Ready in less than 10 minutes and oh-so-delicious.

    Smash burger on a cutting board with burger sauce to the side
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    • Smash Burger Seasoning Ingredients
    • Smash Burger Sauce Ingredients
    • How to Make Smash Burger
    • Burger Temperature Chart
    • Smashburger Recipes Tips
    • Smashburger Recipes FAQs
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    Smashburger Recipe

    If you've ever visited Smashburger, you know the classic smash burger is just amazing. I'm going to show you how to make it at home in this easy step-by-step recipe. If you know, you know... this burger is just amazing!

    And, don't tell anyone, but my secret burger sauce is even better than their smash sauce. Seriously! It's out of this world.

    I am obsessed with this juicy smash burger recipe. You have not tasted burger perfection until you try this recipe! Whether you make these burgers on a griddle pan or in a skillet, they're guaranteed to be the best you've ever had.

    Paired with my homemade burger seasoning and special burger sauce, it just doesn't get any better than this. My family is constantly asking me if we can have these for lunch or dinner!

    This is hands down the best burger I have ever made!

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    Holding a smash burger in hands over a plate

    Smash Burger Recipe Ingredients

    • 80/20 ground chuck beef
    • butter
    • American cheese slices
    • Sliced tomato
    • Lettuce leaves
    • Sliced onion
    • Brioche or potato rolls
    ingredients to make a smash burger with labels

    Smash Burger Seasoning Ingredients

    • salt
    • pepper
    • paprika
    • onion powder
    • garlic powder
    • Burger seasoning: salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
    • Burger special sauce: mayo, ketchup, spicy brown mustard, minced pickles, pickle

    You can check out the step-by-step instructions on how to make the perfect burger seasoning. And for more ideas, see my guide on How to Cook Burgers!

    Smash Burger Sauce Ingredients

    • mayonnaise
    • ketchup
    • spicy brown mustard
    • minced pickles

    You can check out the step-by-step instructions on how to make the perfect special sauce. Don't forget the sides - my Air Fryer Steak Fries are great for dipping in this sauce, too!

    How to Make Smash Burger

    1. Heat your griddle greased with a little butter. Form ground beef into equally sized balls.
    2. Place the balls of beef on the griddle and smash them down with a spatula until thin. Sprinkle liberally with burger seasoning. Smashing burgers on griddle pan with a spatula
    3. Cook until browned at the edges and juicy on top, then flip.
    4. Melt cheese over the burgers and cook for another minute. Serve on a bun, top with burger sauce and toppings, and enjoy!
    Smash burgers on the grill pan with cheese on top

    Burger Temperature Chart

    For best results, I recommend always using a meat thermometer, and following our Burger Temperature Chart! This is the most useful tool for checking if your beef is done to your liking.

    The USDA recommends ground beef be cooked to a minimum of 160°F.

    DonenessTemperatureAppearance
    Rare120-125°FBright reddish pink throughout
    Medium-rare130-135°FPink throughout
    Medium140-145°FSlightly pink at the center
    Medium-well150-155°FMostly brown throughout, with some pink
    Well-done150-155°FBrown throughout

    Follow my step-by-step instructions on how long to cook burgers.

    Smashburger Recipes Tips

    • You may be tempted to lift the burgers to check how they're browning: don't! Don't mess with the burgers at all while they're cooking. Instead, watch the edges of the burgers to see how they're browning.
    • Smash burgers are thin, and fatty, and cook over high heat, so they won't take long to cook. On the surface of the burger, some juices will pool up - this means the fat is rendering and the burgers are nearly ready to flip.

    Smashburger Recipes FAQs

    What is a smash burger?

    Smash burgers are burgers where you form the patties after you place them on a pan by smashing them down using a burger smasher or spatula.

    How do you smash a burger without a smasher?

    You can simply use your spatula to make smash burgers. You don't need a burger smasher!

    Burger Recipes

    • Loaded Burgers
    • Wagyu Burger
    • BBQ Burgers
    • Smoked Burgers
    • Swiss Mushroom Burger
    Smash burger on a plate without the top bun

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    Smash Burger Recipe

    My Smash Burger recipe with special sauce and homemade burger seasoning is a one-of-a-kind burger that tastes divine and is so easy to make on a griddle or in a pan. Ready in less than 10 minutes and oh-so delicious.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: smash burger recipe, smash burger sauce, smash burger seasoning, smashburger recipe
    Servings: 4 burgers
    Calories: 910kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Griddle pan or skillet
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 1 serving burger sauce
    • 1 serving burger seasoning
    • 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck beef
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 4 slices American cheese
    • 4 slices tomato
    • 4 leaves lettuce
    • 4 slices onion
    • 4 brioche rolls or potato rolls

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Heat a cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat. Once sizzling hot, grease lightly with butter. Divide your ground beef into 4 equally sized balls - don't form them into patties!
      burger balls on a griddle
    • Place the ground beef balls on the griddle and smash them flat with a spatula. Each patty should be about 4" in diameter - we want those crispy edges!
      Smashing burgers on griddle pan with a spatula
    • Season liberally with burger seasoning and cook until the edges brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the patties and season the other side. Finally, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty.
      Burger patties on a grill pan
    • Cook until the cheese melts and the burgers are medium-rare, about 1 minute.
      Smash burgers on the grill pan with cheese on top
    • Serve on brioche buns or potato rolls with lettuce, onion, tomato, and burger sauce. Enjoy!
      Smash burger on a plate without the top bun

    Notes

    • Don't mess with the burgers at all while they're cooking - don't even lift them to check if they're browned. Instead, watch the edges of the burgers to see how they're browning.
    • Smash burgers are thin, fatty, and cooking over high heat, so they won't take long to cook. On the surface of the burger, some juices will pool up - this means the fat is rendering and the burgers are nearly ready to flip.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 1977mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4133IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!
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