Smash burgers have the iconic flavor profile of classic Burgers, but that double burger patty with cheese melted in between is irresistible and you’ll love the special sauce. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make restaurant-style Smash Burgers for your next cookout.
Smash Burger Video
If you enjoyed this video for Smash Burgers, please subscribe to our Youtube Channel (P.S. Click the BELL icon so you can be the first to know when we post a new video).
What is a Smash Burger?
Smash burgers are formed into balls of ground beef then pressed or smashed with a burger press into a thin patty as soon as they hit the grill. This creates extra browning and flavor on the outside while maintaining the patty’s juiciness. We love burgers, from classic Juicy Burgers to Cheeseburger Sliders. Making your own patty from ground beef tastes so much better than flash-frozen or fast-food patties. These go down easier and you feel better after eating a fresh homemade burger because you control the quality of ingredients. If you are a fan of Smash Burgers this homemade version is a must-try!
Ingredients for Smash Burgers
Ground Beef – We use 1.5 lbs of 80/20 beef to make 4 double-patty burgers, but you can easily scale the recipe up to feed a crowd (use 3 lbs for 8 double-patty burgers). Sauce – A simple combination of mayo and yellow mustard is what we use to grill and assemble the burgers. Cheese – we love thick-sliced medium cheddar cheese for burgers, but you can use American-style cheese or your favorite sliced cheese.
Burger Toppings
Buns – Homemade Buns are best. For storebought, brioche buns taste great and have that steakhouse burger look, but any burger bun will work Lettuce – thinly slice your iceberg lettuce for a restaurant-style smash burger Pickles – sliced dill pickle chips are the best Tomatoes – Select meaty and large-sized tomatoes for burgers and cut them into rings Red onion – thinly sliced into rings
How to Make Smash Burgers
When to Flip the Burger: We cook the patty on the first side for about 2 minutes. Flip once the bottom is browned and caramelized.
Common Questions
Make-Ahead
To Refrigerate: Since smash burgers are best using chilled ground beef, you can portion and refrigerate ahead. Roll the ground beef into balls then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days.
How to Assemble a Smash Burger
According to my husband Vadim, who used to work at a restaurant, this is the proper way to assemble a burger.
How to Wrap a Burger
If you really want to replicate a restaurant copycat burger, try this easy burger wrapping technique. It’s easy and similar to wrapping a gift. The wrappers are so fun and help contain drips and messes. The kids seem to appreciate the wrappers. Maybe it’s because it feels like eating out.
Serve With:
These are our favorite cookout recipes to make with burgers.
Grilled Corn on the Cob Oven-Baked Potato Wedges Crispy French Fries Classic Lemonade (or Strawberry Lemonade) Potato Salad
