Description
Crispy, juicy smash burgers made with a cast-iron skillet, fresh ground beef, and perfectly toasted potato buns. The Maillard reaction creates a caramelized crust while maintaining tender centers.
Ingredients
450g ground beef (20% fat)
4 potato buns
4 slices American cheese
30g butter (softened)
Salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
Form beef into 4 oval patties (1/8″ thick) using damp hands.
Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Place patties in skillet; smash with a patty shaper or flat metal spatula.
Cook 2 minutes per side for a caramelized crust.
Top patties with cheese slices during last 30 seconds of cooking.
Melt butter in skillet; toast buns cut-side down.
Assemble burgers with lettuce/tomato if desired.
Notes
Use fresh, never-frozen beef for best texture.
Cast-iron retains heat crucially for crust formation.
Substitute American cheese with cheddar or gouda if needed.
Brioche buns work as potato bun alternative.
Serve with fries and a side of salsa.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Recettes au Grill et BBQ Faciles & Savoureuses
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg