The quintessential American sandwich, featuring a smashed and seared beef patty, melted cheese, and fresh toppings on a toasted bun.
One-click swap-outs. Original is never overwritten.
Nudge the dish. Each click stages a micro-adjustment you can pick up at the stove.
No tweaks staged. Click a direction to add a suggestion.
We'll highlight steps to skip, parallelize, or make ahead.
Click any ingredient to explore its profile, pairings, and related recipes.
Highlighted techniques open a deep-dive. Time phrases include a built-in timer.
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until .
Place the beef balls onto the griddle and immediately smash them flat with a sturdy spatula.
Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to form a dark crust.
Flip the patties, top each with a slice of American cheese, and cook for 1 more minute.
Toast the buns on the griddle until golden.
Assemble the burgers with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and the hot patty.
NaN%Hot polenta spreads across a sheet tray to set firm, then gets cut into shapes, dredged through cornmeal for a gritty crust, and pan-fried until the exterior crisps against the tender interior.
1h · Serves 4 · 3 ingredients
NaN%Fall/Winter
1h · Serves 4 · 8 ingredients · 419 cal
NaN%White wine and olive oil come together with lemon or orange zest, fresh herbs, parsley sprigs, and black pepper in a simple stir-together marinade suited to most vegetables — halve the oil for fruit.
1h · Serves 4 · 6 ingredients · 261 cal
