Chicago's Best Hamburger - Red Hot Ranch (3055 N. Ashland) 

I like the little “You’re welcome” that was just so wholesome

That's exactly how I have cooked my burgers for years and everyone loves them .regular 80/20 ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Kraft singles. It may not be gourmet but it's Awesome !!

The ingredients, the recipe and the actitude of Carlos is 100% quality and dedication, congratulations, the only negative thing is the very dirty grill, if from the first use they dedicate 15 mins to clean, the grill would be clean everyday

I was born and raised in the Great Lakes area, so this Chicago hamburger really brings back memories. Something special about the hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, fries, stuff like that, in Detroit, Buffalo, Chicago, and even though it's not Great Lakes, New York, always hits the spot. The lettuce and tomato matched perfectly, too.

As a Truck Driver I’ve ran Chicago for years. I can tell you those burgers are out of this world. Fries are phenomenal. They Pepper egg sandwiches on Italian bread were another of my favorites with a good cup of coffee. I love Chicago and the good people that I met along the way. I’m from Pittsburgh but I always felt at home in the Windy.

A very hot grill gives you that beautiful burger crusty goodness. That's all flavor! I need one. Nicely done.

Check that out...no stupid little "tricks". No water, no ice cubes under a lid, not two pounds of meet stacked eight inches high. Just fresh, thin, crispy patties cooked quickly and looking delicious. Keep rockin', Carlos!

6" drywall knife for a spatula.

Doesn't matter which location, Ashland or Western, they're both great. I worked night for six years and this was a must whenever my route took me to the Northside. I was a little skeptical when they started serving burgers. But after I had one I wish they had been serving them all along. Everything at Red Hot Ranch is awesome. Keep it up, damn now I'm hungry.

Looks delicious! The simplicity makes all the difference...

This man makes a great looking burger. Respect to you Carlos.

Wow!!!🍔😇 Absolutely Amazing. Great Video I’m making that Right Now. Thank You So Much 😊

That looks soooooo good , I want one ! Thanks Carlos .

I think this young man did a excellent job preparing these burgers although I like mines a little thicker but overall 100% delicious

Great looking Burger. Bet it tastes amazing

OMG that looks FANTASTIC!!

That SIZZLE is hypnotic!!! 😍

He really cooks the heck out of those patties! No salmonella there I betcha

Now that's what I call a burger! Great burger with great taste!!!😋😛😊☺️😀😁😄

I’ve been watching smash burger videos for days in anticipation of receiving my blackstone griddle! Yours look the best!!!~ Suanne Nutter

I guess a lot of people still don't know about the smashed burger technique. The point of smashing the burger on the grill and giving each side a charred crust is to maximize the Maillard Reaction on all surfaces. Basically, think of searing a steak, except instead of just the outside, you're searing as much surface area as possible. Makes sense because we're cooking ground beef here, not delectable filet or ribeye, so you wouldn't cook it the same way as you would a good steak. You can read more about it here: aht.seriouseats.com/2012/09/the-burger-lab-smashed-burgers-vs-smashing-burgers.html In any case, there are only two chains that smash burgers this way AFAIK: Smashburger and Shake Shack. 5 Guys is sort of close to this concept, but they apparently don't smash the patties on the grill, but rather before they place it on the grill. The results are similar, but not exactly the same. All 3 chains are fairly expensive for fancy fast food, but the burgers are usually great. Instead of a soft and vaguely beefy patty, you get a crisp patty with the nice seared flavors and texture in every bite. I myself can appreciate both the big 6-8 oz flipped burger as well as the thinner smashed burger. But if your ground beef source isn't coming from good steak trimmings or other great sources, consider the smashed burger technique to improve the flavor.

Omg that looks sooooooo good!!!! Including the fries!

That looks excellent!!!! Great job guys

This video is still a top tier to watch.

These kinds of places are wayyy better than any restaurants chain!

damn I just woke up and woke up to this that breakfast of champions

Mouth watered throughout the whole making. That's a burger.

Amazing smash job. If the crust of a burger adds flavor, then that's a burger comprised entirely of crust. Wish I had a flat top grill that size at home.

Wow, looks Damn good...thank you for sharing

Good job Carlos.

Dang... I caught myself slobbering while I was watching this... Looks excellent...

Yeah man ... That's a burger ... Love your work bro ...🤙🏿

I like how you kept it real by not cleaning up at all before making the video.

I wish I were back in Chicago. Best smashed bugers ever

Hungry now.. great looking burger, Carlos.

I am a late bloomer I really haven't travel that much in my life but I would love to go through Chicago and try some of your favorite foods and Chicago's restaurants!

I'm liking what I'm seeing 👌

Don't watch on an empty stomach! Yummy! 🍔

Made me so hungry looks delicious!!

Oh Carlos! You've got my mouth watering for your burgers! Mmm good!

damn that looks good!! thanks for posting

I'm a old man I'm glade i lived long enough to see this, i must eat one , before i die.aaammmeeennn.

Looks outstanding!

So much for keeping it respectful 🤷‍♂️ ... I'm gonna check this when I visit. And to the burger mavens: WHAT IS the best burger in Chicagoland .. I'll get my research on!

Anything is good if you're hungry enough, but I like mine at least a little thicker than that.

Ever try Mr burger same method but with a 1/3 pound patty then they season the patty first then smash it comes out bomb 🔥 not to many Mr burger restrauants left

I do this for years also. But I take a slice of red onion rings, sliced avocado, sliced tomato , salt, pepper, lime juice and top it off with cilantro It's incredible. I'm a private chef and my real life but I enjoy that meal a lot lol

I'll put this on my bucket list!

If that's the best burger in Chicago I'd hate to see the worst

That grill hot as hell lol

Very nice burger, good crust & looks delicious, fries also look tasty, nice job

That looks delicious. Nicely done. 🍽

The perfect 'HANG -OVER- SOLUTION ' for a LOT of PEOPLE !!!!👍😎

I hope you do well.. make as much $$ as u can .. you have a good product

You nailed it bro it gets no better

I could almost taste those through my screen, yummy 😋

i loveeeeee smash burgers, its the only way i cook burgers these days. i wont go that thin tho

Bruh that grill blacker than akon

I will be up that way soon from the southside-wild 100's, Thanks Bro... I love a good non-frozen, non-pre packed burger. Chi- Town Style Fa Real😁

That looks friggin delicious

Now that's a burger done proper.

I've been tellin people that RHR makes the best burgah!

Man ,that was sweet. Have a blessed new year.

Thanks for the lesson - appreciated

My dude is using a putty knife from Lowe's for a spatula.. lol

Dang!! Smashed the meat so hard, he turned those patties into giant toasted beef flakes!

You, sir, are the Zen Master of all Smash Burgerdom....absolutely. BTW, Please, if you would, ....info on that reverse handled burger smasher. Gotta get one,stat!

Bro I almost ate my phone looking at that

Here's a reason for me to visit Chicago :)

Looks delicious!

Great burgers , dogs, and shrimp! And of course fries!

I could feel my arteries hardening as I watched, all that lettuce.

Thats what i call crunchy wanna eat them so bad

That looks fantastic

Going tomorrow for one, i always see this spot but i get sketched out. But this confirms my meal tomorrow lol thanks

Looks like that skillet has not been cleaned good in a while.

You gotta start the onions 1st to carmelize them. Smother the finished burger in soft, carmelized onions. This is the true greasy spoon method. Otherwise, A-okay!

I always wondered how places got those thin patties for double cheeseburgers

U sir, are an artist.

That looks 🔥🔥

You are years behind the times. Place called the Wagon Wheel in Muskegon, Michigan in the late fifties was making those burgers. You do them great too.

Looks good Carlos....from So Cal....hit u up next time I'm in Chicago.

Awesome job!👍

Forgot Butter!!

That’s the best hamburger in Chicago.. really? Serious?

Looks so good !

i like how he explains everything he’s doing

Bruh I promise you could get that burger at Freddys, smash burger or 5 guys 😂😂

Looks great wished I had one fries and all with a Coke

Looks VERY good !

I’ve recently made burgers like this an this is the absolute best way to do it man .

Now that is a burger!

That's how I've been doing my burgers at home lately but I have a small flat griddle. Been using 4 oz per patty though, my family loves them more than the grill I think.

Looks delicious Good job

Looks excellent

No pickle. Unacceptable!!!😂

Honestly the burgers are thin. And I like mine a little bigger and juicer. But regardless looks good

what blend are you using ???

Nice smash burger Carlos!

Is there a meat shortage? Where's the beef?