Breakfast Smash Burger

Name: Breakfast Smash Burger
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.3 lb Ground Beef, 80/20; 3/4 Egg; 1 Burger Buns; 3/4 slice of Cheese, American or Cheddar; 1/2 Lettuce; 1/2 Tomato, sliced; 1/2 Red Onion, sliced; 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil, or Butter, for toasting buns; Some Salt; Some Pepper (Black); Some Mayonnaise, or Ketchup or Mustard or Hot Sauce

This breakfast smash burger layers a crispy, juicy beef patty with a softly set egg, melted cheese, and classic burger fixings. Toasted buns and a simple spread bring everything together for a hearty, savory morning sandwich that feels fast but satisfying.

This breakfast smash burger layers a crispy, juicy beef patty with a softly set egg, melted cheese, and classic burger fixings. To... Show more

By Alex Cook Joy ·
Breakfast Variation of Classic Hamburger

Health Grade

C · Balanced

Time

15 min

Price

1,69 €

Calories

687 kcal

quick

easy

high protein

low sugar

Method

Wash the produce

Rinse the Lettuce and Tomato (sliced) under cool water, then pat them very dry. Dry greens help the burger stay crisp instead of watery, and a dry tomato is easier to slice neatly.

Slice and shape

Slice the tomato if it is not already cut, and thinly slice the Red Onion (sliced). Split the Burger Buns. In a small bowl or on a plate, divide the Ground Beef (80/20) into a burger-sized portion, gently form it into a ball, then press it into a thin patty. Make a shallow indent in the center so there is a little well for the Egg later. Season both sides with Salt and Black Pepper.

Heat the skillet

Set a large heavy skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and let it get properly hot before the burger goes in. You want the surface hot enough that the meat sizzles the second it touches the pan.

Toast the buns

Add a small amount of Olive Oil (or Butter, for toasting buns) to the hot pan, then place the buns cut-side down and toast until golden. Transfer them to a plate once the cut sides are lightly crisp and browned.

Cook the burger

Place the beef patty in the hot skillet and smash it down firmly with a spatula so it makes full contact with the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is deeply browned and crisp around the edges, then flip it. Crack the egg into the center indent, sprinkle it lightly with salt, and, if you like, add a little Mayonnaise (or Ketchup or Mustard or Hot Sauce) over the patty for extra flavor. Lay the Cheese (American or Cheddar) over the top, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more until the egg white is set and the cheese is melted.

Assemble and serve

Build the burger on each bottom bun with lettuce, sliced red onion, and tomato. Season the tomato with a small pinch of salt and black pepper, then place the cheesy smash patty with its cooked egg on top. Cap with the top bun and serve right away while everything is still hot and crisp.