If you're looking for a tasty smashed burger and don't want to do the cooking yourself, we've got you covered with five worthy picks from across the country (plus one spot north of the border) that will set you up with the thin, crust-covered patty—or patties—you crave. Scroll down for a closer look at some of our favorite smashed burgers.
Green Chili Cheeseburger from Nighthawk's Kitchen, Troy, NY
[Photograph: Max Falkowitz]
The Green Chili Cheeseburger ($8) from Nighthawk's Kitchen at the Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market earned a rave review from Serious Eats New York editor Max Falkowitz, who says the crust is "salty and intensely meaty with a crackle on the first bite." The 1/3 pound patties, made from a 50/50 blend of coarse-ground chuck and brisket, get cooked in the classic smashed burger style. First, the grill gets hit with salt and pepper, then the meat is pressed right into the seasoning to cook.
On top, you get a slice of Sycaway Creamery American cheese (which melts like Kraft Singles, but tastes like real cheese) and roasted hatch chilies that bring more tang than heat. The bun is a Martin's potato roll that's steamed on top of the patties so it's extra soft.
Burgers come with your choice of side, but there are no fries in sight. Luckily, the blue cheese-studded and hot sauce-spiked Buffalo Mac and Cheese is dependably tasty.
Nighthawk's Kitchen: At the Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market (indoors November through April at the Uncle Sam Atrium); 518-618-2333; nighthawkskitchen.com
Tipsy Burger from Tipsy Cow, Madison, WI
[Photograph: Lacey Muszynski]
Milwaukee correspondent Lacey Muszynski is a fan of the smashed burgers at Tipsy Cow, a bar with a small, adjacent dining room. According to her review, the burgers are "exactly how you want smashed burgers to be: quarter-pound patties with a rich, crispy crust sandwiched by a soft, squishy bun to sop up any juice or grease."
The patties are made with freshly ground beef that's smashed thin on the griddle. Despite the fact that they're cooked to well done, they are nice and juicy. The signature item is the Tipsy Burger ($8), which features two patties topped with three-year cheddar and brick cheese, fried or raw onion, Nueske's bacon, pickles and a homemade 1000 Island-esque sauce perked up with a touch of heat. "It's a mouthful and a little bit of a mess, but totally worth it," Lacey says.
On the side, go for the sponge-like and salty cheese curds ($7) with a super thin, light beer batter made with Spotted Cow Ale from New Glarus Brewery.
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