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.
Check price →🔍 Burger Finder
Not sure what to cook? Answer 5 quick questions — time, mood, cheese, crowd, and how adventurous you feel — and we'll match you to one of our original, tested recipes (plus two runners-up) in about 30 seconds.
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Burger HQ Picks Recommended Burger Tools
The handful of tools that make the biggest difference for whichever burger the quiz picks.
Instant-Read Digital Meat Thermometer
Pulls a reading in 2–3 seconds so you can hit 160°F on ground beef every time without cutting into the patty and losing juices.
Check price →Pre-Seasoned 12" Cast Iron Skillet
Holds screaming-hot heat for the deep, even crust that makes a steakhouse-style burger. Lasts a lifetime.
Check price →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.
Check price →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.
Check price →Steakhouse Burger Seasoning Blend
For nights you do not want to measure. Salt-forward with garlic, onion, and pepper — exactly what a burger wants.
Check price →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.
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Frequently asked questions
What burger should I make tonight?
It depends on how much time you have, the mood you're in, and who you're feeding. Short on time? A smash burger is done in ten minutes. Feeding a crowd? Sliders. Craving something legendary? A Juicy Lucy. Rather than guess, take the quiz above — it matches you to one of our recipes in about 30 seconds.
How many burger recipes does the quiz choose from?
The quiz scores your answers against 14 original, tested recipes — from the Classic Cheeseburger and Smash Burger to regional legends like the Juicy Lucy and Oklahoma Onion Burger, plus turkey, veggie, chicken, and party sliders. It picks your best match and shows two close runners-up.
Can I share my burger match?
Yes. Every result has a Share my match button that copies a link encoding your answers. Anyone who opens it sees the same recommendation instantly — handy for settling "what are we making?" over text.