{"id":1839,"date":"2024-01-01T07:44:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T20:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=1839"},"modified":"2024-05-28T12:52:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T02:52:45","slug":"homemade-smash-burgers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/dinner\/beef-dinner\/homemade-smash-burgers\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Smash Burgers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s the burger trend that has swept across the US and throughout the world \u2013 the Smash Burger! Fatty, Juicy ground beef literally smashed down into thin patties and cooked perfectly with a crispy, blackened crust but juicy and succulent inside. Topped with the quintessential American Cheese, pickles and \u2018secret sauce\u2019, rich caramelized onions, and of course served with the delectable Martins Potato Roll bun. Our Homemade Smash Burgers are simply the best burger you can eat, and what\u2019s more \u2013 it\u2019s super easy and fun to make!

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What is the key to great Homemade Smash Burgers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At it\u2019s core, a burger should be simple. There is no need to overload a recipe with excessive steps or fancy ingredients. Anyone seen those crazy burgers that cost $500 each with lobster, caviar etc. We\u2019ve even heard of a burger that has gold leaf on it. Not sure why anyone would want to eat gold, it surely can\u2019t be good for you! The key to a great Smash Burger, or the key to any good burger is in the ingredients:

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Only use Ground Beef with a high fat content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re not eating healthy here, make no mistakes about it. If you want healthy food then by all means head over to check out some of our delicious Salads here<\/a>. If you\u2019re making a burger, it\u2019s got to taste like a burger, and that means fat. Get 75\/25 or 80\/20 ground beef. What this means is, 80\/20 = 80% Beef, 20% fat. The lower fat content doesn\u2019t carry any flavor and you\u2019ll be left with a tasteless, dry burger. The higher the fat content, the more flavor in the burger. As many famous chefs have repeated this quote: \u201cFat = Flavor!\u201d

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Don\u2019t get fancy with the Cheese \u2013 use processed American Cheese every time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Processed American Cheese is the perfect accompaniment to the fatty beef in the burger. It is also what literally all of the famous fast food burger chains use. So, by this point any other cheese just feels totally foreign in a burger. Look, we understand there is a time and place for some delicious cheese like Camembert, or Brie in a Burger or a Sandwich. However, when it comes to making a great Homemade Smash Burger \u2013 stick to the American Cheese!

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What Buns to use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is only one choice here and that is the king of burger buns. That\u2019s right, the legendary Martin\u2019s Potato Rolls. There is simply no substitute for them when it comes to a perfect burger bun. If you can\u2019t get your hands on the Martin\u2019s brand, then pick up alternative Potato Rolls. However, we highly recommend the Martin\u2019s Potato Rolls for optimal flavor and texture in your perfect Homemade Smash Burger

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