Pastrami Smash Burger: Unleash Flavor in Every Bite!
A delicious and flavorful burger featuring a juicy beef patty topped with savory pastrami, melted cheese, and tangy pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pastrami, sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground beef into four equal balls.
- Place the beef balls on the skillet and smash them down with a spatula to form patties.
- Season the patties with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip the patties.
- Top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese and a few slices of pastrami.
- Cover the skillet to melt the cheese, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Toast the burger buns on the skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bun, adding pickles and mustard.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding caramelized onions.
- Adjust the amount of pastrami based on your preference.
- Serve with fries or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg