Smash Burgers Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Learn how to make smash burgers in just a few minutes with a handful of simple ingredients for crispy, thin burgers full of savory flavor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade smash burgers, how to make smash burgers, smash burgers, smash burgers recipe

Servings: servings

Form ground beef into 3oz balls.
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Lay out sliced onions on the griddle, flat top, or cast iron pan, and let cook for 1-2 minutes (hit with additional oil if needed).
1 small/medium white onion
Flatten ground beef into onions (if sticking, you can put parchment down first on top of the burger in between the smasher), and lift gently.
Brush yellow mustard over ground beef patties and season with s/p or burger seasoning.
1 teaspoon Yellow mustard, Salt and pepper or burger seasoning
Flip burgers and add cheese.
Slices of cheese
Toast the buns just until golden.
Toasted Buns
Make burger sauce, whisking all the ingredients in a small bowl.
1/3 cup mayo, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard or Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder/granules, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, Salt and pepper, Optional 1 teaspoon hot sauce, Optional 1 tablespoon relish
Once burgers are cooked to your liking (note: they cook quick!) build the burgers with toppings of choice (I love pickles and the burger sauce along with lettuce and tomato!).
Sliced onions, Special sauce/burger sauce, Pickle chips, Tomato, Lettuce, A cheese that melts well like cheddar

The nutrition information above does not include the burger sauce or toppings.
You can prep the burger patties 1-2 days in advance and the burger sauce up to 3 days ahead of time. Store them in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Then, reheat them in the microwave or a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, and assemble your burgers when you’re ready to eat.