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Smashed Patty Burger

A delicious and juicy smashed patty burger, perfect for grilling and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend for optimal juiciness
Burger Toppings
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese optional
  • 4 buns burger buns toasted
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 4 slices pickles optional
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup to taste
  • 4 tablespoons mustard to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Patties
  1. In a mixing bowl, gently form the ground beef into 4 equal balls, about 4 ounces each. Do not overwork the meat.
Grill the Patties
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat. Place the meat balls on the grill and use a spatula to smash each ball down to about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and place a slice of cheese on top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burger reaches desired doneness.
Assemble the Burgers
  1. Toast the burger buns on the grill for about 1 minute. Layer the bottom bun with lettuce, the smashed patty, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a smoky flavor, consider adding some smoked paprika to the ground beef before forming the patties.

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