New Zealand Grass-fed Wagyu Beef Smash Burgers Recipe from A Cozy Kitchen

New Zealand Grass-fed Wagyu Beef Smash Burger Recipe

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

These quick and simple homemade smash burgers from A Cozy Kitchen feature 100% New Zealand grass-fed Wagyu beef topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickles.

Tip: A smash burger is a loosely packed, thin patty that is “smashed” on a hot griddle until its edges are crispy and delicious.

Ingredients:

For the Burger Buns:

6 potato buns, halved
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Burger Patties:

2 lbs. New Zealand grass-fed Wagyu ground beef (Tip: Look for the Taste Pure Nature logo)
Neutral oil (Such as vegetable or avocado oil)
Salt and pepper, to taste

To Assemble & Serve:

American cheese (or any other type of cheese you like)
Mayonnaise, to taste
2 Roma or vine ripe tomatoes
1 head of butter lettuce
2 dill pickles, sliced
Salt, to taste

Directions:

For the burger buns:

1. Place a pan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the butter and when melted, add as many potato bun halves, interior side down, as you can. Cook until toasted and lightly golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Repeat with the remaining potato buns until they’ve all been toasted. Add more butter to the pan, as needed.

For the burger patties:

5. Portion out the 2 lbs. of Wagyu ground beef into 4-ounce piles that are loosely packed (no need to form patties).
6. Season each patty with salt and pepper.
7. Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Preheat the pan until hot and add a teaspoon or two of oil.
8. Add two patties, spacing them about 4 inches apart, and smash them flat with a spatula to form patties that are 4-inches in diameter. Cook until the edges are brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for an additional minute or two.
9. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat for all patties.
10. Once all patties are cooked, remove baking sheet from oven and top each patty with a slice of American cheese. Place back in the oven until cheese is melted, about 2 or 3 minutes.