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Homemade Smash Patties

Create your very own smash burger at home with this easy recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smashburger, smash burger, smash patties, cheese burger, al fresco dinner
Yield: 4 burgers
Author: lauriewelsh

Equipment

  • burger press
  • griddle or frying pan
  • cookie sheet
  • spatula

Materials

  • 1 pound ground beef preferably 80% lean
  • 1 cookie sheet to place rolled out burger balls
  • 8 slices cheese any cheese you like!
  • 1 seasoning of your choice We love the Meat Church brand!
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil drizzle on hot pan

Instructions

  • Divide your ground beef into 8 even sections
  • Roll each section into a ball and set on cookie sheet
  • Warm up pan or griddle to 350 degrees fahrenheit
  • Place one burger ball onto pan and smash flat with burger press
  • Allow to cook for 2 minutes then flip
  • Add one slice of cheese and cook for 2 more minutes
  • Repeat steps with remaining balls
  • Layer two smash patties together to form one smash burger
  • Add toppings of your choice! We love avocado, tomatoes and grilled onions with these.

Notes

The sky is the limit with these smash patties! It really is up to you on how you customize these to your liking, but for the smash burgers we had be sure to use grilled red onion, avocado and tomato slices. I also like adding a spicy mustard or zippy sauce.