Smashed Cheeseburger

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This is a classic smashed cheeseburger featuring two thin, crispy-edged beef patties, melted American cheese, and fresh toppings, all served on a toasted brioche bun with a homemade garlic mayonnaise (Pasmayo). It's designed for maximum flavor and texture.

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Cooking Time
Approximately 10 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Servings
1 serving

🍳 Cooking Flow

Toast the bun. → Season and smash the beef patties on a hot griddle. → Scrape the crispy patties, add cheese, and stack them. → Prepare the bottom bun with Pasmayo, lettuce, onions, and pickles. → Assemble the burger by placing the patties on the prepared bun and topping with the other half.

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Ingredients List

Brioche bun:1 (split)
Ground beef (brisket and chuck blend):Two 2.25 oz balls (total 4.5 oz)
Salt:To taste
Pepper:To taste
Butter:For toasting buns
American cheese slices:2
Pasmayo (garlic mayonnaise)
Shredded iceberg lettuce:A handful
Sliced red onions:A small amount
Kosher dill pickles (sliced):A generous amount

Important Notes

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It's crucial to toast the buns first, as they cook slower than the smash patties.

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Use ground beef with a good fat content, like a brisket and chuck blend, for best flavor and juiciness.

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Smash the patties very thin and press down on the edges to maximize the crispy surface area, which is characteristic of a smashburger.

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A razor scraper is essential for lifting the thin, crispy patties off the griddle without leaving behind the flavorful crust.

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American cheese is used not only for its melt but also to help bind the coarsely ground, thin patties together.

📺Channel:J. Kenji López-Alt
👀Views:7,485,667
👍Likes:165,066
📅Published:3/26/2020

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