Comments on: Smash Burger Recipe

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:39:59 +0000

In reply to Michele. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Michele! I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:40:40 +0000

Very good and easy to make! I used 80% ground beef.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:07:20 +0000

In reply to Sandy. You're welcome, Sandy! I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:47:20 +0000

I was looking for a Smash Burger recipe to use in my middle school Culinary class, and yours is HANDS DOWN the most detailed and thorough! Not to mention, they are delicious! Thank you!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:49:37 +0000

In reply to Helen. I hope you love it, Helen! The butter is actually listed right below the salt and pepper. :) You use it in step 7 while toasting the buns. :)

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:48:27 +0000

Looking forward to trying your recipe. I’m the ingredients list butter is missing.

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:53:04 +0000

In reply to Mary-Jo G. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Mary-Jo! It really is amazing that just a few ingredients and the proper technique turns out so flavorful. :)

By: Mary-Jo G

Mary-Jo G — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:34:36 +0000

Hubby and I just made these for our Saturday night dinner.,They were awesome!!! We made them exactly as written, including the burger sauce, and they tasted like a great take out burger. Have grilled , fried, broiled burgers forever and this was by far the best. Ground beef, salt and pepper may sound basic, but it goes to show how a proper technique can make all the difference. As always Sam’s instructions were thorough and easy to follow.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:08:37 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Thanks for sharing! :)

By: Bruce

Bruce — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:05:32 +0000

America’s test kitchen has a great way to smash them. Cover the outside of a heavy saucepan with foil (non-stick foil is best). Set the pan on the meatball and push straight down, very firmly. You get thin, even patties that way.