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Ultra-Smashed Burgers

Cultural Context

Ultra-smashed burgers are a popular American fast-food style that emphasizes a crispy exterior and juicy interior. This cooking method enhances the Maillard reaction, creating a rich flavor profile. Often served at backyard barbecues or casual dining spots, these burgers are a favorite among burger enthusiasts for their simplicity and satisfying taste.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons duck fat
2 tablespoons beef tallow
2 tablespoons bacon grease
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 slices processed cheese
4 sesame seed buns
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 pickle slices

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lean ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

1

Make four to six ounce balls of ground beef.

2

Heat a cast iron skillet and add a mixture of duck fat, beef tallow, and bacon grease.

3

Add Worcestershire sauce to the fat mixture for extra flavor.

4

Smash the beef balls down in the skillet to create thin patties.

5

Pan fry the patties until cooked, flipping them once.

6

Add slices of processed cheese on top of the patties to melt.

7

Toast sesame seed buns in the skillet with a bit of butter until golden brown.

8

Assemble the burgers with ketchup, mustard, chopped onion, and a pickle slice.

Cooking Techniques

smashedgrilled

Equipment Needed

grillspatulaskillettoaster

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Smashed BurgersSmash Burgers

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