The BA Smash Burger

Classic smash burgers made with juicy ground beef chuck, melted American cheese, served on toasted potato rolls with fresh toppings. These thin, crispy-edged patties deliver maximum flavor and texture.

4 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 rolls potato rolls
  • 4 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce
  • 8 slices dill pickles

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a cast-iron griddle or large heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (do not form patties).

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Working in batches if needed, place portions on griddle and smash flat with a spatula to form 4"-diameter patties (craggy edges are your friend). Season liberally with salt and cook, undisturbed, until outer edges are brown, about 2 minutes. Flip patties, season with salt, and place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Cook until cheese droops and burgers are medium-rare, about 1 minute.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Serve patties on rolls with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce, and pickles.

    2 min