Table 33 Recipe
Single Smash burger with American cheese.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Cheese and Toppings
Method
Prepare the Burger Patty
- 1
Shape the Patty
In a bowl, take the ground beef and shape it into a loose ball. Do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Season the Patty
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the meat ball.
Cook the Burger
- 3
- 4
Smash the Patty
Place the burger ball on the hot skillet. Using a heavy spatula, press down firmly to flatten the patty into a disc shape. Cook for about 2-3 minutes without moving it.
- 5
Add Cheese
Flip the burger patty and immediately place the slice of American cheese on top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Assemble the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Bun
Toast the burger bun lightly on the skillet until golden brown.
- 7
- 8
Finish the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun and press gently to secure the layers.