Bunless Smash Burgers
Juicy patties smashed thin for crispy edges, the backyard classic that beats any drive-thru.
15minutes
4servings
420calories
35gprotein
$3.20per serving
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 onion
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 dill pickle slices
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt
- Black Pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Form ground beef into 8 thin patties about 2 inches wide, seasoning each with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking.
- 3
Place 4 patties on the hot skillet and smash with a spatula for 30 seconds until edges crisp.
- 4
Flip, top immediately with cheese, and cook 20 seconds more until melted.
- 5
Stack two patties together and place on a bed of lettuce with tomato, onion, and pickle.
- 6
Repeat with remaining patties and serve immediately.
