Quick & Easy Smashburger Meal
5
Crispy-edged smashburgers and golden fries on the table in 25 minutes. Budget-friendly, kid-approved, and feeds 5 for under $5 per serving.
Directions
Preheat oven to 425º.
Finely chop iceberg lettuce and set aside.
Spread about 15 oz. frozen french fries on a large baking sheet in an even single layer.
Bake fries for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients. Portion into (5) 3 oz. burger balls.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, place burger balls in pan. Smash down firmly with a burger press and parchment paper to flatten burgers into thin patties. Remove parchment paper.
Allow patties to cook and develop a good dark brown crust before flipping, about 4 minutes. Flip and place 2 slices American cheese on top. Cover pan with a lid to allow the steam to help cook the cheese. About 3 minutes.
While patties are cooking, toast burger buns in a toaster.
To build the smashburger: Make a bed of shredded lettuce on the bottom bun. Place cooked patties on the lettuce. Add about 3 dill pickle chips, a generous squirt of Melinda’s Ghost Pepper Ketchup, a hearty pinch of fried onions and finish with the top bun.
Serve with french fries and more ketchup!