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Double Smashed Cheeseburger

Crispy, lacy-edged beef patties stacked with melted cheddar cheese on a toasted brioche bun.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Base
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 fat ratio
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese sharp yellow
  • 4 brioche buns split
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Toppings
  • 1 large beefsteak tomato sliced
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Heavy metal spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Divide ground beef into 8 loose balls, approximately 2 ounces each.
  2. Butter and toast the brioche buns in a skillet until golden brown; set aside.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke slightly.
  4. Place two beef balls on the skillet and smash them very flat using a heavy spatula.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until a deep crust forms.
  6. Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of cheese on each.
  7. Stack the patties once cheese is melted and place on the prepared bun with lettuce and tomato.

Notes

Do not season the meat until it is smashed onto the hot pan to maintain the best texture.