Using a burger press on a grill is a simple way to create smash burgers with a delicious crust. Here's how:
- Form a Meatball: Instead of forming a traditional patty, roll your ground meat into a ball slightly larger than a golf ball. The video suggests this approach for achieving the smash burger effect.
- Place on Grill: Put the meatball directly on your preheated grill grates.
- Press Immediately: Immediately after placing the meatball on the grill, use the burger press to smash it down firmly. Apply even pressure to create a thin, even patty. The key here is speed. Don't wait before pressing!
- Cook and Scrape: Cook the smash burger until a crust forms and the edges start to brown. Use a thin metal spatula to carefully scrape the burger off the grill. This ensures you get all the crispy browned bits.
- Flip and Finish: Flip the patty and cook to your desired level of doneness.
- Serve: Serve on your favorite bun with your preferred toppings.
