Simple guides for better smash burgers at home. Hot griddles, good beef, better sauce, and fewer sad gray patties.

Learn how to make smash burgers at home with a hot pan, 80/20 beef, fast smashing, and simple toppings that let the crust do the work.

A simple guide to the best beef for smash burgers, including fat ratio, grind size, patty weight, and why 80/20 chuck is the easiest place to start.

Avoid the most common smash burger mistakes, from a cold pan to late smashing, weak spatulas, wet toppings, and buns that fall apart.