Classic Cheeseburger

with Justin Narayan

Simple, crispy, juicy and built for repeatability — the smash burger you can master, scale and cook for anyone. Watch Justin make the sauce, smash the patties and build it, then run it on repeat.

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30 minTotal time
4Serves
EasyLevel
Pan-friedMethod
§ In this recipe

What you'll master.

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Whisking a tangy, two-minute burger sauce

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Smashing patties thin for maximum crispy, lacy edges

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Timing the single flip and the cheese melt

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Building and toasting so it holds together to the last bite

§ Before you start

What you'll need.

Ingredients

  • Patties
  • 500g beef mince (80/20 meat to fat)
  • Salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Neutral high-smoke-point oil (grapeseed or canola)
  • To serve
  • 4 potato or brioche burger buns
  • 4 slices American cheese (the more processed the better)
  • Pickles (about 16 rounds)
  • ½ white onion, finely diced
  • Burger sauce
  • 2 tbsp whole-egg mayo
  • 1 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 2 tsp American mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Small pinch of pepper

Equipment

  • Cast iron or stainless-steel pan
  • Metal spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Scissors
  • Baking paper
  • Baking tray or heavy pot
§ The result

What you'll be plating.

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★★★★★

"Crispy edges, proper smash, restaurant-good at home. I've made it three times this week."

Jordan M. · Sydney

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