Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Smash Burgers
Smash Burgers brings together ground beef, burger seasoning, and sandwich buns. Read the chilling step before deciding when to start. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Dish type
- Sandwiches
A few quick notes
1. Plan the chilling step
Read the chilling step before deciding when to start. Make room in the fridge and use the time and sequence in the recipe, so that part does not catch you by surprise.
2. Keep an eye on the broiler finish
The broiler is a separate finishing job. Read that part before serving, get the dish ready as directed, and stay with the finish instead of treating it as another long oven step.
3. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Get to know the ingredients
Ground beef
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Separate the ground beef into four equal portions.
Burger seasoning
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: When the skillet is smoking hot, sprinkle a 3/4 teaspoon of burger seasoning all over the beef ball, then place it in the pan.
Sandwich buns
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it onto the inside of the buns.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for Smash Burgers
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Add the top bun and enjoy the crispiest, smokiest, burger ever! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the skillet, oven, and sheet pan. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Separate the ground beef into four equal portions.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Read the chilling step before deciding when to start. Make room in the fridge and use the time and sequence in the recipe, so that part does not catch you by surprise.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Place them buttered side up on a sheet pan and toast in the oven for a few minutes until golden.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Budget Bytes. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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