Game Day Recipe
Smash Burger Sliders
by Iron & Rice / @ironandrice
Small burgers with big griddle flavor and a pile of pickles.
Cook time
30 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Medium
Food mood
Source standard
Source: Grit & Soul seed recipe concept. No outside source claimed. Dietary labels should be verified from ingredients before cooking.
Steps
- 1Heat a griddle or cast iron surface until it is hot enough to sear immediately.
- 2Divide beef into small loose balls and keep them cold until the griddle is ready.
- 3Oil the surface lightly, add beef, then smash thin with a firm press.
- 4Season the patties, let the edges brown hard, then scrape and flip.
- 5Add cheese, onions, and pickles, then stack into toasted slider buns.
- 6Serve hot with sauce on the side so the buns stay soft instead of soggy.
Grit & Soul tip
For smash burgers, do the pressing once. Press hard at the start, then leave the crust alone until it is ready to scrape and flip.
Execution bridge
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This is griddle-night food: quick, loud, a little messy, and built for people grabbing seconds before the pan cools down.
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Kitchen Talk
What cooks are saying
@brickandbasil
18m agoThis is the kind of idea I would save for a cold Sunday. The cast iron move feels exactly right.
Grit & Soul know-how
Use the zones
Why it works
A hot side and a cooler side give you sear, control, and a place to finish without burning the outside.
Watch for
Dry the surface before it hits the grate. Moisture has to leave before browning can begin.
Make it yours
Finish with something bright: pickles, herbs, citrus, vinegar sauce, or a sharp slaw.
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