Kitchen Stories' Smash Burgers Recipe

This article is in collaboration with Kitchen Stories.

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Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 35 min.
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
4 slices melting cheese
4 burger buns
½ head iceberg lettuce
mayonnaise (for serving)
ketchup (for serving)
dill pickle (for serving)
salt
pepper
vegetable oil

Utensils: cast iron pan, pastry brush, spatula, toaster, cutting board, knife

1 lb ground beef | vegetable oil

cast iron pan | pastry brush

Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high until very hot, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. Divide ground beef into equal portions.

4 slices melting cheese | salt | pepper

spatula

Place half the portions in the pan and smash flat with a spatula to form patties approx. ½ in. (1.5 cm) thick. Season with salt and pepper and let cook until edges are very brown, approx. 2 min. Flip, season again with salt and pepper, and place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Cook until cheese melted and burgers are medium-rare, approx. 1 min.

4 burger buns | ½ head iceberg lettuce | mayonnaise (for serving) | ketchup (for serving)

toaster | cutting board | knife

In the meantime, toast the buns in a toaster or in the oven. Slather the bottom bun with mayonnaise, and the top bun with ketchup. Shred the iceberg lettuce with a knife. Place the patties on the bottom bun and top with pickles, lettuce, and the top of the bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!