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Delicious ultimate smash burger with fresh toppings on a grill

Ultimate Smash Burger

A juicy and flavorful burger with crispy edges, made easily in one skillet. Perfect for family-friendly meals and quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use high-fat ground beef (like 80/20) for juiciness.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • 4 pieces burger buns Toast for crunch.
  • 4 slices cheese Optional, add during last minute of cooking.
For the secret sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 4 balls.
  3. Place each ball on the skillet and smash it down with a spatula to form a patty.
Cooking
  1. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Flip the patties and cook for another 2 minutes. If using cheese, add it on top during the last minute of cooking to melt.
Making the sauce
  1. Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice in a small bowl.
Toasting Buns and Assembly
  1. Toast the burger buns on the skillet.
  2. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, adding the secret sauce, and any additional toppings you desire.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, just add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time. Feel free to experiment with different sauces or toppings.