The Ultimate Smash Cheeseburger

Ingredients

1soft hamburger roll, buttered and toasted
Condiments and toppings as desired, such as mayonnaise, mustard, shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles
4ounces (110g) freshly ground beef chuck, divided into two 2-ounce (55g) balls
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1slice good melting cheese, such as American, cheddar, or homemade melting cheese

Directions

Prepare burger bun by laying toppings on bottom half of bun. 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 pan and smash down with a stiff metal spatula, using a second spatula to add pressure. Smashed patties should be slightly wider than burger bun.

Season generously with salt and pepper and allow to cook until patties are well browned and tops are beginning to turn pale pink/gray in spots, about 45 seconds. Using a bench scraper or the back side of a stiff metal spatula, carefully scrape patties from pan, making sure to get all of the browned bits.

Flip patties and immediately place a slice of cheese over 1 patty, then stack the second directly on top. Immediately remove from pan and transfer to waiting burger bun. Serve.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

Info: (per serving)780 Calories 41g Fat 55g Carbs 46g ProteinNutrition FactsServings: 1Amount per servingCalories 780% Daily Value*Total Fat 41g 52%Saturated Fat 18g 90%Cholesterol 140mg 47%Sodium 1980mg 86%Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%Dietary Fiber 2g 8%Total Sugars 12gProtein 46gVitamin C 1mg 7%Calcium 1329mg 102%Iron 6mg 35%Potassium 689mg 15%*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.