Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 1 soft hamburger roll, buttered and toasted
• Condiments and toppings as desired, such as mayonnaise, mustard, shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, or pickles
• 4 ounces freshly ground beef chuck, divided into two 2-ounce balls
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 slice good melting cheese, such as American or homemade melting cheese slices

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 5mins
Adapted from seriouseats.com

Preparation

Step 1

These burgers cook very fast, so it's best to make them one at a time. If making multiple burgers, keep them warm under a tent of foil while preparing subsequent burgers.

Makes 1 burger

Prepare burger bun by laying toppings on the bottom bun. LAYER SHREDDED LETTUCE, ONION, AND PICKLE, and Have it nearby and ready for when your burger is cooked.

Preheat a large stainless steel sauté pan or skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Place balls of beef in the pan, and smash down with a stiff metal spatula, using a second spatula to add pressure. Smashed patties should be slightly wider than the burger bun.

Flip patties and immediately place a slice of cheese over one patty and stack the second directly on top. Immediately remove from pan and transfer to waiting burger bun. Serve.