33min 4 ppl
Smash Burger
18 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
18 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
560 kcalper person
Protein 28g
Carbs 30g
Fats 34g
About this dish
Loosely packed balls of beef smashed flat onto a screaming-hot griddle so the edges turn into lacy, caramelised crust - the fast-food-counter technique gone gourmet.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Onionvery thinly sliced0.5
Meat & Poultry
- Beef Mince20% fat, loosely divided into 4 balls450 g
Dairy & Eggs
- American cheeseslices4
Tins & Jars
- Dill picklessliced8
Dried Goods
- Brioche bunssplit4
Spices & Seasonings
- Salt1 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepperto taste
Oils & Condiments
- ketchup2 tbsp
- Mayonnaise2 tbsp
Utensils
- Griddle pan
- Meat thermometer
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
1
Loosely divide the beef mince into four balls, handling it as little as possible.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Heat a griddle pan or heavy frying pan over high heat until smoking hot.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Place a ball of beef on the griddle, press it flat immediately with a spatula and season with salt and pepper.
Approx. 3 minutes
4
Cook for 2 minutes until a deep crust forms, then flip, top with a slice of American cheese and cook for a further 2 minutes until a meat thermometer inserted into the centre reads 71°C.
Approx. 2 minutes
5
Toast the cut sides of the buns on the griddle for 1 minute.
Approx. 1 minute
6
Stir the ketchup and mayonnaise together and spread on the buns, then build each burger with sliced onion, the smashed patty and pickles.
Approx. 4 minutes
