๐Ÿ” Burger Builder

Answer a few questions and we'll design a complete burger for you โ€” a custom name, the full ingredient list, the exact cooking method, and a printable recipe card. This is our flagship tool.

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Burger HQ Picks Recommended Burger Tools

The handful of tools that make the biggest difference for the burger you just built.

Heavy-Duty Stainless Smash Burger Press

A flat, weighty press is the difference between a real lacy-edged smash burger and a sad steamed puck. Round, broad face for full patty contact.

$18 Amazon

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Instant-Read Digital Meat Thermometer

Pulls a reading in 2โ€“3 seconds so you can hit 160ยฐF on ground beef every time without cutting into the patty and losing juices.

$25 Amazon

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Pre-Seasoned 12" Cast Iron Skillet

Holds screaming-hot heat for the deep, even crust that makes a steakhouse-style burger. Lasts a lifetime.

$30 Amazon

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Outdoor Gas Flat-Top Griddle

A big flat top cooks a dozen smash burgers at once with room for onions and buns. The backbone of burger night for a crowd.

$$$ Bbqguys

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Thin Flexible Stainless Turner (Smash Spatula)

A stiff, thin, bevelled edge slides under the crust and scrapes up every bit of the browned fond instead of tearing the patty.

$14 Amazon

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Steakhouse Burger Seasoning Blend

For nights you do not want to measure. Salt-forward with garlic, onion, and pepper โ€” exactly what a burger wants.

$10 Amazon

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Stainless Grill Accessory Kit

Long tongs, a wide spatula, and a basting brush so you are not fighting your own tools over a hot grill.

$22 Walmart

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