Smash Burger Perfection: The Recipe You've Been Waiting For

Smash Burger Perfection

Ingredients Overview Before you start, gather your ingredients: High-fat ground beef, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, and your favorite burger toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.

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Mix your ground beef with salt and pepper. Form it into large, loose balls and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This helps keep the patties juicy!

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Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes until it’s sizzling hot. This ensures the perfect sear.

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Lightly oil the skillet. Place a meatball in the skillet and smash it flat with a metal spatula until it's about a quarter of an inch thick.

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Cook the patty for 2 minutes until the bottom is brown and crispy. Flip the patty, add a slice of cheddar cheese, and cook for another 2-4 minutes.

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Use the same skillet to toast your burger buns for a couple of minutes. This adds crunch and keeps them from getting soggy.

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Layer your toasted buns with spicy mayo, the cooked burger, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.

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Enjoy your delicious, perfectly cooked smash burger. It's the recipe you've been waiting for!

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