Smashed burger meat

What is a Smashburger?

According to many, the smashburger is one of the tastiest burgers. Why? When making a smashburger, you press a meatball onto the grill plate, creating a thinner burger with a larger surface area. The meat contains natural sugars and proteins, and thanks to the Maillard effect, it develops a beautiful crust.

What is Smashed Burger Meat?

To make smashburgers, you need ground meat. In other words, smashed burger meat. Same thing! All ground meat at The Butchery is artisanally prepared in-house. The meat for the ground beef is carefully selected to achieve the perfect meat-to-fat ratio.

How Much Ground Meat for a Smashburger?

The great thing is, you can decide this for yourself. Want a mega burger? Go for a heavier weight, though it’s a bit harder to smash. Most BBQ enthusiasts use a weight of 80 to 100 grams per smashburger. You can prepare in advance by rolling the meat into balls and adding your favorite rub before cooking!

The Origin of the Smashburger

The smashburger dates back to the 1930s. At that time, hamburgers were made using the "smash" method. Raw meatballs were flattened on a hot griddle during cooking and fried in their own fat. The specific preparation method gained its name only after 2007 when the restaurant chain "Smashburger" opened its doors. This chain was a key player in the smashburger hype.

How to Season a Smashburger?

Like the size of the burger, you can choose how to season your smashburger. Keep it simple with just salt and pepper, as grilling this way already adds a lot of flavor! You can also season it with a rub, such as Pink Devil or Naked Gun Powder from No Rubbish. Always a good idea!

How to Make a Smashburger?

A smashburger is best made from ground beef with a fat content of 15 to 20%. Roll the meat into 80-100 gram balls. Not too heavy, as you’ll want multiple burgers on a single bun. Once the griddle is hot, place the ball on it and smash it flat. You can use a smash burger press or even a trowel from the hardware store. Some people like to place parchment paper between the press and the meat. Once the bottom is nicely seared, flip it over and optionally add a slice of cheese. Ready in no time!

What Makes the Smashburger So Delicious?

The smashburger is fantastic, largely because of how the meat is cooked. The natural sugars in the meat caramelize during cooking, creating an incredible crust. The creators of the smashburger believed "the more crust, the better," which is why these burgers are thin and have a relatively large surface area.

Does a Smashburger Need to Be Cooked on a Griddle?

We’ve been talking about griddles, but a pan without a non-stick coating works perfectly too. A steel or cast-iron skillet, for example! This way, you don’t need to fire up the BBQ every time you crave smashburgers—ideal!

What Goes on a Classic Smashburger?

A classic smashburger is often served with two patties, each topped with cheddar cheese. Additionally, it includes burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, onions, and pickles. For your own smashburger, you can get creative. Bacon? Fried egg? Three patties? Make it as wild as you like!

Smashburger Recipes

Of course, we have some amazing smashburger recipes. Well, smashburger recipes... Since smashburgers are thin, we love stacking them. Why settle for one patty on a bun when you can have three? How about triple naked gunpowder smashburgers on a black bun? Or a smashburger with homemade sauce? Delicious! Planning to make Wagyu smashburgers? You can use Wagyu burgers and even reshape them into balls before smashing. It’s up to you!

What Kind of Bun Should You Use for a Smashburger?

A smashburger belongs on a quality burger bun. What kind? That’s up to you. We think a brioche bun is the best. Grill it for a few minutes, and you’ll have an amazing base for your smashburger!

Ordering Smashed Burger Meat Online

Ordering smashed burger meat online is super easy. With so many options, you can quickly add your favorite ground meat for smashburgers to your cart. Smashburgers are best made with premium meat breeds! Fill your cart up to 60 euros, and delivery is free! If you place your order before 11 AM from Monday to Friday, your order will be delivered that same evening!

Smashed Burger Meat Delivered Quick-Frozen

As you’ve read, all our meat is delivered quick-frozen to maintain freshness. How does this work? Immediately after production, the meat is portioned and labeled. It is then frozen using a special method—superfast at extremely low temperatures, 10 times faster than a regular freezer. This special freezing method preserves texture, nutritional value, and flavor. For transport, your order is packed in an insulated bag inside a box with dry ice. Handle with care when unpacking!

Buying Smashed Burger Meat Online

Who doesn’t love smashburgers? We certainly do! Especially when made from high-quality meat. The quality of the ground beef determines how good your smashburger will taste. Fortunately, it’s easy to find excellent ground beef for smashburgers online. You can order exactly what you want, unlike at your local butcher, who might only have one type of ground beef. At The Butchery, you can even make smashburgers from Japanese Wagyu beef. Next level!