Smash Burgers
Thin, crispy-edged beef patties smashed onto a hot pan, topped with melted cheese in a soft bun.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Smashing the beef onto a very hot pan creates a crispy, caramelised crust. Two thin patties are better than one thick one.
Use beef mince with around 20% fat for the best flavour.
Smash Burgers
20 min total · approx. 620 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Servings
Method
- Divide the beef into 8 loose balls. Heat a heavy frying pan until very hot.
- Put a ball in the pan and smash flat with a spatula. Season well.
- Cook for 2 minutes until crispy, then flip and top with cheese. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stack two patties on each bun with onion, pickles and sauce.
Cook's noteBurger sauce is easy: mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and chopped pickles.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.
