Smashed Burger (light)
- Prime Recipes
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
The smashed burger is a real eye-catcher, distinguished by its special preparation method. As the name suggests, the meat for a smashed burger is "smashed." The meat is formed into a ball and then flattened with a spatula on the hot grill or stovetop. This "smashing" ensures that the burger is particularly juicy and develops a crispy crust. This method also allows the meat to cook evenly. Ground beef is often used and seasoned with salt and pepper.
The smashed burger can then be topped with various ingredients such as cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and various sauces.
TIP:
Smashing works best with handy stainless steel smashers or a large scraper. Meat!
Another version of the smashed burger. Either fully smashed or lightly smashed. Either way, both are delicious – Prime Recipes
Ingredients
For 4 servings
For the Smashed Burger
4 burger buns
640 g ground beef (20-25% fat)
1 onion
4 slices of cheddar / processed cheese
4 portions of pickled gherkins
4 tsp mustard
4 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vinegar
4 tbsp oil for frying
Preparation in 6 steps
Slice the onions and add them to a bowl along with salt, sugar and vinegar. Set aside and let the ingredients soak in for a while.
Place the pan or griddle in the direct zone of the grill and prepare the gas grill or stove for maximum direct heat.
The ground beef is formed into equal-sized balls of 80g each. These balls are rubbed with a little oil, lightly salted, and then placed on a hot griddle or pan. Then, some burger or baking paper is placed on top of the ground beef and flattened with a smasher until the patties are about 0.5cm thick. The baking paper is carefully removed from the patties, and they are grilled or fried at high heat for about 1 minute.
Now it's time to flip the patties and top half of them with cheese. Then, stack one patty with cheese and one without. Add a tablespoon of water to the plate next to each stack and immediately cover with burger buns. The cheese should take about 15 seconds to melt.
Open the burger buns and place them with the bottom facing down on the hot plate for about 30 seconds to toast them.
Spread the cut sides of the buns with ketchup and mustard. Place the meat patties on the bottom halves of the buns, followed by pickles and onions. Finally, place the top half of the bun on top.
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