🍔 Viral TikTok Smashburgers
These delicious smashburgers are a TikTok sensation, known for their crispy edges and juicy center. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (substitutions: ground turkey, plant-based ground meat)
- 4 burger buns (substitutions: lettuce wraps, gluten-free buns)
- 4 slices cheese slices (substitutions: vegan cheese, no cheese)
- to taste salt (substitutions: sea salt, kosher salt)
- to taste pepper (substitutions: garlic powder, onion powder)
- to taste condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.) (substitutions: vegan mayo, sriracha)
- 1 cup sliced onions (substitutions: sliced pickles, sautéed mushrooms)
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes (substitutions: avocado slices, cucumber slices)
Equipment
- griddle
- spatula
- mixing bowl
Instructions
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Step 1: Preheat your griddle over medium-high heat.
What to look for: The griddle should be hot enough that a drop of water sizzles on contact.
Watch out: Don't let the griddle get too hot, or the burgers will burn.
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Step 2: In a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper to taste.
What to look for: The meat should be evenly seasoned.
Watch out: Avoid over-mixing the meat to keep it tender.
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Step 3: Divide the seasoned beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into loose balls.
What to look for: Each ball should be about the size of a golf ball.
Watch out: Don't pack the meat too tightly; they should be loose.
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Step 4: Place the beef balls on the hot griddle and immediately smash them down with a spatula to form patties.
What to look for: The edges should start to crisp up as they cook.
Watch out: Be careful not to smash them too thin; you want a juicy center.
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Step 5: Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes until the edges are crispy, then flip them over.
What to look for: The patties should have a nice brown crust.
Watch out: Don't flip too early; let them develop a crust first.
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Step 6: Add a slice of cheese on top of each patty after flipping and cover for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
What to look for: The cheese should be fully melted and gooey.
Watch out: Make sure to cover the griddle to trap the heat for melting.
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Step 7: Toast the burger buns on the griddle for about 1 minute until golden brown.
What to look for: The buns should be lightly browned and crispy.
Watch out: Don't walk away; they can burn quickly.
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Step 8: Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bottom bun, adding condiments, onions, and tomatoes, then topping with the other half of the bun.
What to look for: The burgers should look stacked and colorful.
Watch out: Don't overload the burgers; they can become messy.
Original source: tiktok
Guided step-by-step with AI-powered photo feedback on Kitchen's Witch.