Michael Symon covers types of burgers and recommended fat content for ground meat before making his ideal smash burger with American cheese on a toasted potato bun.
While we love a grilled burger, this one is our go-to for all seasons. We smash the meat in a super-hot cast-iron pan to get crispy, ruffled edges. We top them with all the fixings, including our perfectly balanced special sauce.
Guy Fieri's getting a burger bonanza. Chef Rocco DiSpirito garnishes a Giant Bloody Mary with Mini Cheeseburger and Friends, sells us on a Grilled Shrimp Burger with Fried Green Tomato and wedges in a Wedge Salad with Smoked Brisket and Blue Cheese. Chef Tiffany Derry delights with a Fried Chicken Burger and has us all beat with her Crispy Beet Fries. Chef Eric Greenspan dances with a Duck Fat Smash Burger on Brioche and perfects Pickled Onion Rings with Tarragon Ranch. Chef Christian Petroni brings us Bison Meatloaf Burgers with BBQ Sauce and perfect Patatas Bravas.
A roster of Food Network favorites, including Jeff Mauro, Amanda Freitag, and Michael Voltaggio, count down 10 of America's most iconic patties, from a no-frills classic in a New York City tavern to a Latin-inspired smash burger in Miami. The chefs break down what truly makes a burger legendary and finally settle the burger-lovers' debates over sesame seed vs. brioche bun, bold artisan cheese vs. perfectly melted American, and a thick pub-style patty vs. a crispy smashed edge. By the end, you'll be hungry, opinionated, and possibly planning a road trip.