Description
Learn how to make delicious triple stack smash burgers with a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 or blend of 85/15)
- 6 brioche buns cut into pieces
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 12 pieces, approximately 2 oz each.
- Form each piece into a ball, then flatten into a patty about 4 inches wide.
- Season each patty with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle until hot.
- Press each patty down using spatulas to create crispy, thin discs.
- Cook for 45-60 seconds on each side until crust forms.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheese and cook for an additional 30 seconds until melted.
- Create a triple stack with three cheese-topped patties on each bun.
- Serve hot with preferred toppings and condiments.
Notes
Ensure the ground beef is cold before shaping patties for best results. Cook quickly to avoid drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg