Elevate Your Burger Game with Mouthwatering Smash Burgers

 

Unleash the flavor with this smash burger recipe that promises juicy patties and irresistible crispy edges. Perfect for outdoor grilling, these burgers cook up fast, so be prepared to savor the goodness in no time.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chuck beef (80% lean)

• 4 slices American cheese

• 4 hamburger buns

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened, or as needed

• 4 (6-inch) squares parchment paper

• Salt to taste

• Burger toppings of choice

Directions:

1. Before you start grilling, preheat your outdoor grill on high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. Place a cast iron flat-top griddle or a large cast iron skillet on the grill and let it heat up until it starts smoking.
3. While the griddle is heating up, take your buns and spread some butter on the inside, then toast them on the flat-top until they are lightly browned. Set them aside.
4. Form your meat into 8 loosely-packed balls, each weighing about 2 ounces. Don't pack the meat too tightly.
5. Place each meatball on the hot flat-top, cover it with a piece of parchment paper, and immediately smash it down to a 1/4 inch thickness using two criss-crossed sturdy spatulas or the bottom of a small skillet. Sprinkle some salt on the meat.
6. Grill the patties for about 45 seconds, until the edges are dark brown and the centers are a light pink color.
7. Gently scrape up the patties, flip them over, and immediately cover 4 of them with cheese. Grill for an additional 15 to 20 seconds.
8. Stack the plain patties over the cheese-covered patties to make 4 stacks.
9. Move each stack to a bun and serve with your favorite toppings.