Smash Burger Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

char-broiled burger, american cheese, choice of one side, pickles

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Burger Patties
Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and shape them into balls. Season each ball with salt and black pepper.
2
Preheat the Grill or Skillet
Preheat your grill or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
3
Smash the Patties
Place the beef balls onto the hot grill or skillet. Using a spatula, smash each ball down firmly to form a patty. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until a crust forms.
4
Add Cheese
Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
5
Toast the Buns
While the patties finish cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
6
Assemble the Burger
Place the cooked patties on the bottom half of the toasted buns. Top with pickles and cover with the top half of the buns.
7
Serve
Serve immediately with your choice of side.