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Gordon Ramsay Smash Burger Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Smash Burger Recipe

My Gordon Ramsay-style smash burger recipe — a very hot pan, a hard smash, and maximum caramelised crust on every patty.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g beef mince 20% fat
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 small burger buns split
  • 15 g unsalted butter softened
  • 4 tbsp burger sauce or ketchup
  • 1/2 small onion very finely diced (optional)
  • 4 lettuce leaves

Method
 

  1. Divide mince into 4 loose balls.
  2. Heat pan until very hot.
  3. Smash each ball flat on the pan immediately.
  4. Season top generously.
  5. Cook 2 minutes without moving.
  6. Flip, add cheese, cook 1 minute more.
  7. Toast buttered buns.
  8. Build with sauce, lettuce and patty.

Notes

A very hot pan is essential for the deep, crisp crust this style depends on.
Smash immediately while the mince is still cold for the best result.
Raw mince balls freeze well for up to 3 months.
Best eaten immediately, straight off the pan.