Description
Juicy beef patties smashed on a hot skillet for a crispy edge, topped with cheese and your favorite condiments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 4 Brioche buns
- 4 leaves Lettuce
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- Pickles, to taste
- Special sauce (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard), to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or grill: Heat your skillet over medium-high heat or preheat your grill to high.
- Form the patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal balls (about 4 oz. each).
- Smash the patties: Place a ball of meat on the hot surface and immediately smash it flat with a spatula.
- Season: Season the smashed patty with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until the edges are crispy.
- Add cheese: Immediately after flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- Toast the buns: Toast the brioche buns on the side until golden and crispy.
- Assemble: On the bottom bun, layer lettuce, the cheesy patty, tomato, pickles, and your favorite sauce. Top with the other half of the bun, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, cook on a hot surface and avoid pressing down while cooking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg