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Smash Burgers On Grill

Sizzle Up Smash Burgers on Grill for Ultimate Flavor!

Enjoy juicy Smash Burgers On Grill that bring friends and family together for an ultimate flavor experience in under 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef 80/20 beef for juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt or regular salt as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper for a milder alternative
  • 8 slices Cheese Slices American or cheddar cheese
  • 1 large Onion sliced; omit if not preferred
For the Buns and Sauce
  • 8 buns Hamburger Buns brioche or whole wheat
  • 1/2 cup Mayo or Greek yogurt as a light substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup feel free to use your favorite brand
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle Juice extra mayo can substitute if omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Pickles or relish as a substitute

Equipment

  • grill or griddle
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Smash Burgers On Grill
  1. Preheat your grill or griddle to 450°F for 5 to 15 minutes.
  2. Combine mayo, mustard, ketchup, pickle juice, and chopped pickles in a bowl for the sauce. Refrigerate.
  3. Mix the ground beef with garlic powder, smoked paprika, seasoning salt, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a bowl.
  4. Divide the meat mixture into eight 4-ounce portions and roll into balls.
  5. Place each meatball on the grill and smash with a spatula into 1/2-inch thick patties. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Monitor patties for browning on edges and juices surfacing, then flip for perfect doneness.
  7. Cook sautéed onions alongside patties for 3 to 5 minutes, if desired.
  8. Place cheese on each patty after flipping and cover the grill for another 3 to 5 minutes to melt.
  9. Butter the insides of hamburger buns and toast cut side down on the grill for about 30 seconds.
  10. Assemble burgers with sauce, patties, onions, and toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal results, use 80/20 ground beef, limit flipping patties, and let burgers rest before serving.

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