Smashburgers have conquered the culinary world and have become a real sensation among lovers of juicy, tasty burgers. Unlike traditional burgers, where the meat is often formed into a compact disk, the smashburger is distinguished by its unique preparation method. The secret lies in forcefully pressing a ball of minced meat on a piping hot baking tray, which quickly bakes the meat and gives it a deliciously crispy crust. Let's delve further into the fascinating world of smashburgers.

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The Maillard reaction, named after the French chemist Louis-Camille Maillard, is a chemical reaction that occurs at high temperatures between amino acids and reducing sugars. This reaction occurs when meat or fish is heated directly above 140 degrees Celsius and results in the formation of new flavors and color pigments. The Maillard reaction is responsible for the caramelization of the meat, which results in that wonderfully crispy crust on the outside of these fantastic burgers, for example.

Ingredients of this smashburger

You have the freedom to add all kinds of ingredients to your Smashburger, allowing for endless variations. For a quick and simple burger, you can opt for a bun, pickles, sauce, two patties and cheddar, with the intense flavors of the meat providing a tasty experience in itself.

For those looking for a more extensive and satisfying taste explosion, we decided to create a full-fledged mega burger. In addition to the essential ingredients, this culinary delight also contains caramelized onion, juicy beef tomato, a crispy lettuce leaf, spicy jalapeño and a tempting spicy sauce. These additions enrich the burger with different textures and flavor nuances, making every bite a true taste experience.

How do you prepare the patties for a Smashburger?

When preparing a smashburger, place a meatball on a well-heated baking tray, preferably cast iron, after which you press it vigorously with a hamburger spatula or burger smasher (easiest with a piece of baking paper or olive oil in between) into a flat burger. This creates a deliciously crispy crust, a result that... not can be achieved in a grill pan or on a standard BBQ grill.

You fry the burger patties for about 1.5 to 2 minutes on each side until they are completely brown. After turning the burger, the cheddar can be placed over it, so that it can melt over the burger.

Click here to see the recipe for our Breakfast Burger!