7th Street Smash Burger
A classic New York‑style smash burger with a thin, caramelized beef patty, melty cheese, and toasted buttered buns. The simple seasoning of salt and pepper lets the beef’s flavor shine while the quick sear creates a satisfying crust.
Recipe by Beli - Restaurant Lists· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1/4 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 American cheese slice
- 1 soft hamburger bun
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 slices pickles
- 1 lettuce leaf
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and pre‑heat a cast‑iron griddle or heavy skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke (about 2–3 minutes).
- 2While the griddle heats, form the ground beef into a loosely packed ball weighing roughly 4 oz (about ¼ lb). Do not over‑compact the meat.
- 3Season the beef ball generously on all sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 4Place the seasoned beef ball onto the hot griddle. Immediately press it down with a sturdy metal spatula or burger press, flattening it to a thin patty about ¼‑inch thick; hold the pressure for 10‑15 seconds to achieve a good sear.
- 5Let the patty cook undisturbed for 45 seconds to develop a caramelized crust. Sprinkle a pinch of additional salt on top while it cooks.
- 6Flip the patty using a thin spatula, then place the slice of American cheese on the cooked side. Cook for another 30‑45 seconds, allowing the cheese to melt.
- 7While the burger finishes cooking, spread the softened butter on the cut sides of the bun and toast them on the griddle, cut side down, for 30 seconds until golden.
- 8Assemble the burger: spread ketchup on the bottom bun, add the lettuce leaf, place the cheesy smash patty on top, add the pickle slices, drizzle mustard, and cap with the top bun.
- 9Serve immediately while the patty is still hot and the bun is crisp. Enjoy your 7th Street Smash Burger!
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- How long does it take to make 7th Street Smash Burger?
- About 15 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this 7th Street Smash Burger recipe make?
- This recipe makes 1 serving as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this 7th Street Smash Burger recipe come from?
- It was shared by Beli - Restaurant Lists on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.