Smashed Burgers and the Global Obsession with Crispy Beef Patties

There’s something undeniably irresistible about a burger with edges so crispy they almost crackle when you take a bite. That, my friends, is the magic of the smashed burger — a culinary trend that’s gone from greasy diner secret to worldwide obsession. What Exactly Is a Smashed Burger? At its heart, a smashed burger is a humble delight: a ball of ground beef dropped onto a piping‑hot griddle and pressed — or “smashed” — flat with a spatula. This quick and vigorous smash creates a super thin patty with maximal surface contact to the heat. The result? A beautifully...