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Ultimate Smash Burger Recipe: Juicy Perfection at Home

The Ultimate Smash Burger Recipe: Crispy Edges, Juicy Center, and Perfectly Melty Cheese

Discover the secrets to crafting the ultimate smash burger at home with crispy edges, a juicy center, and perfectly melty cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices of pickles
  • 1/2 cup lettuce

Instructions

  1. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
  2. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and form into loose balls.
  3. Add the beef balls to the skillet and smash them down into patties.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper, then cook for about 3 minutes.
  5. Flip the patties and immediately add a slice of cheese on top.
  6. Cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  7. Assemble the burgers with the lettuce, pickles, and any additional toppings on the buns.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add some garlic powder to the beef mixture.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the patties are cooked to your liking.

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