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Crispy Carnivore Diet Smash Burger Patties Easy Homemade Recipe with Butter and Salt

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A simple and satisfying carnivore diet smash burger recipe using just ground beef, butter, and salt to create crispy, juicy patties with a golden crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until very hot but not smoking.
  2. Divide 1 pound of ground beef into 4 equal balls (about 4 ounces or 113 grams each) without overworking the meat.
  3. Cut 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter into small pieces for melting in the pan.
  4. Add the butter to the hot skillet and let it melt completely, swirling to coat the surface evenly.
  5. Place one beef ball in the skillet and immediately press down firmly with a spatula or burger press to flatten it to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick. Hold pressure for 10 seconds. Repeat with remaining balls, cooking 2 patties at a time if pan size allows.
  6. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of coarse sea salt evenly over each patty right after smashing.
  7. Cook patties undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges crisp and brown.
  8. Flip patties carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for 160°F (71°C) if desired.
  9. Remove patties from pan and let rest for 1-2 minutes to redistribute juices.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally with extra salt.

Notes

Use room temperature beef for even smashing. Apply salt right after smashing to keep patties juicy. Avoid pressing patties after initial smash to retain juices. Cook in batches if pan is crowded and add more butter between batches for extra crust. Well-seasoned cast iron skillet is best for crispy crust.

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