Smash burger

Not to be confused with Smashburger.
A smash burger being made

A smash burger is a type of hamburger. According to the Food Network, "A smash burger is a thin beef patty cooked on a super-hot griddle. The burger is smashed down, usually with a spatula, to increase browning and craggy bits on the surface for extra flavor."[1] Popularized by Smashburger,[1] smash burgers have grown in popularity in recent years.[2]

  1. ^ a b Thompson, Alice K. (2024-04-18). "What Is a Smash Burger?". Food Network. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  2. ^ Stone, Sam (2024-03-06). "The Smash Burger Revolution Has Arrived". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-08-16.