These easy homemade smash burgers are better than restaurant burgers!
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The best burger recipe anywhere is my smash burger recipe! Sure, traditional grilled burgers are good, but smash burgers are thin-pressed juicy, griddle burgers flavored with serious caramelization. You can smash them right on the griddle, but I have a smash burger tip that’s even easier. I use my homemade burger sauce on all of my burgers, and it stays fresh in the fridge for days. My family’s favorite toppings are traditional American burger toppings, but you know the possibilities are endless. Let me know what you put on your smash burgers!
Why you’ll never eat a regular burger again
- Juicy caramelized beef
- Creamy sharp cheese
- Fresh veggie toppings
- Tangy homemade sauce
- Buttery toasted brioche bun
- Juicy, caramelized beef burgers that are better than restaurant burgers!
Keeping it simple
- Ground beef (80/20)
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Burger Sauce:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Freshly cracked black pepper
The Toppings:
- Brioche Buns
- Cheddar cheese
- Pickles
- Lettuce
- Onion, thinly sliced
- Tomato slices
Smash burger tip!
It’s so much easier to smash your burgers before putting them on the grill because smashing them on the grill can make such a mess. Cut parchment paper into about 5-inch squares and form the patties right on or between the parchment squares. Then, place them on a tray. The parchment will make it easy to transfer the patties to the grill pan.
How to make the best smash burger
- Divide the ground meat into 3 oz. (85g) portions.
- Roll each portion into balls, and place each ball between 2 pieces of parchment paper.
- Use the flat side of a mallet to flatten them into thin round patties.
Make the sauce:
- Combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Patties:
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or a griddle over medium-high heat.
- Season one side of the meat with salt and black pepper, and then place the seasoned side down onto the hot pan.
- Season the other side with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes and flip.
- Then, cook for 30 seconds to a minute, and top one of the burger patties with cheese.
- Place the other patty on top and remove it from the pan.
Assemble the Burgers:
- Toast the buns on the grill for about 30 seconds and transfer to a plate.
- Place a spoonful of sauce on the bottom bun and then top with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
- Add the double patties on top, and place pickles over the patties with more sauce and the bun top.
Serving
There’s nothing better than a warm, juicy burger in summer. Of course, you can serve them with sweet potato or traditional fries, but there are a ton of summer burger sides. Try potato salad, fruit salad, or even a veggie salad. I know you won’t go back to traditional burgers after making these, so enjoy and let me know what you served on the side. Kali Orexi!
The Best Smash Burger Recipe
These homemade smash burgers are better than burgers at a restaurant. They're so easy to make and your whole family will love them!
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) ground beef (80/20)
- salt, to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Burger Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1-2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
The Toppings:
- Brioche Buns
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- pickles
- lettuce
- onion, thinly sliced
- tomato slices
Instructions
Divide the ground meat into 3 oz (85g) portions. Roll each portion into balls. Place each ball between 2 pieces of parchment paper.
Use the flat side of a mallet to flatten them into thin rounds.
Make the sauce: Combine all of the ingrdients together and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Patties: Heat a cast iron skillet or a griddle over medium-high heat.
Season one side of the meat with salt and black pepper. Place the seasoned side down onto the hot pan and season the other side with salt and pepper.
Cook 1-2 minutes and flip. Cook 30 seconds to a minute and top one of the burger patties with cheese. Place the other patty on top and remove from the pan.
Assemble the Burgers: Toast the buns on the grill for about 30 seconds and transfer to a plate.
Place a spoonful of sauce on the bottom bun and then top with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Add the double patties on top. Place pickles over the patties, more sauce and then the bun. Serve.
Kali Orexi!
Notes
The burger patties can be formed and placed on a tray. Cut parhment paper into around 5-inch squares to separate the patties. The paper will also make it easy to transfer the patties to the grill pan.
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Hi, what type of mustard do you use?
Thanks
I prefer spicy or dijon mustard. But in this recipe, I used plain yellow mustard.
Oh My Gosh! I made these burgers tonight for four of us and all of us agreed – Probably the best burger we’ve ever eaten!! I made them just like your recipe, down to the special smash sauce! Amazing!
Yesss!! That’s how we feel about these burgers too and it’s the only recipe I use now. So glad you loved them too 🙂
Made these tonight – SO easy and SO delicious!! Thank you so much!!
I LOVE these burgers. Thank you so much! I have made them twice in the last 10 days! ❤️
I’m so happy to hear that you’re loving the burgers! It’s always a good sign when you make a recipe twice in such a short time! Thank you for the kind words, and I hope you continue enjoying them. Let me know if you ever want to switch it up with different variations!
These were amazing! We now have these on the regular. All your recipes have turned out beautifully and we make something from your website every week. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and culture with us!
I’m so happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying the recipes! It’s wonderful that they’ve become part of your regular rotation. Thank you for your kind words, and I’m glad to be able to share my culture and flavors with you. Keep enjoying your cooking adventures! 😊
Super good!! Found a grill pan to use and did over gas stove!
Followed to a T… yum. Thank you!
These are soooo delicious! Just made them for the third time.. I add some siracha and a titch of Worstershire to the sauce. So, so yummy. Thank you for teaching me how to make these.
Hi, can I use my outdoor gas grill for these burgers or do you think they are too thin for that?
I’m making this tonight, it sounds awesome and easier than mashing in-between my hands: Thank you so much, I’m proof your never to old to learn a new way (70yrs)!
Love to hear it! Hope you enjoy 🙂
what kind of pickles do you use? dill or sweet? I live by myself and will make in smaller batches. can you freeze the smashed burger(uncooked) for future use??
I use Dill pickles personally, and yes I keep uncooked smash burgers in my freezer all the time as well!
happy cooking
Thank You very much! We love Hamburgers from scratch. I weigh the patties, but still smash with hands. Gonna use the papers definitely!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found the tips helpful. Using parchment paper can really make the process easier and less messy. Enjoy your homemade burgers!
This was very delicious and I am not even big on burgers 🍔- juicy and yummy and everyone in my family loved it- thanks for sharing this recipe!
This is my first time ever making smashburgers. SO yummy! This recipe is insanely simple and FAST. The only drawback was that I completely smoked everyone out of the house (again…my first time making these, but “.. duh!”). Thank you for the delicious recipe!
This was the first time I’ve made smashburgers, and this recipe is SO good; crazy easy to make and very tasty! The sour cream in the sauce was a great addition and provided a very subtle “tang.” The tip of using the parchment paper to smash the patties was brilliant, especiallyfor a messy cook like me. I foolishly made these on the stove and pretty much smoked my family out of the house, though. Will make again but on my Blackstone…Outside! Lol. Thanks gor a great recipe!
I’m so glad you gave the smashburgers a try and loved them! 🎉 The sour cream really does add that perfect little tang, right? And yes — parchment paper is a total game changer for smashing (no messy splatters on your hands 🙌). I had to laugh about the smoke — you’re not alone, that’s happened to me too! The Blackstone will definitely make them even better next time. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience — you made my day! ❤️
Best Burger I have ever made. Restaurant style but better. And the sauce 😍 It is to die for. Thank you very much for this recipe. From now on, this is the only way I’ll make burger!!