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Blackstone smash burger with crispy edges, melted cheese, grilled onions, and pickles on a toasted bun

Smash Burger

Make a smash burger recipe Blackstone style with crispy edges, juicy beef, melty cheese, and a buttery toasted bun.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Ground beef, 80/20
  • 4 piece Burger buns
  • 4 piece American cheese slices
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup Diced onion
  • 1 cup Shredded lettuce
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Divide ground beef into 4 loose balls without compacting and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a flat griddle or cast iron pan over high heat until very hot, place beef balls on the surface, and immediately smash flat with a spatula for 5 to 6 seconds.
  4. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy brown edges form, flip once, add cheese, and cook for 1 minute until internal temperature reaches 160°F / 71°C.
  5. Toast buns cut-side down on the griddle for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
  6. Spread sauce on bottom bun, add lettuce, place patty with melted cheese, top with diced onion, and close with top bun.