Smashed Burgers

The crispy, tasty edges of a thin beef patty are what make smashed burgers great. They are quick and easy to make, so you can get your burger fix at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 burger buns
• 4 slices of American cheese
• Sliced onions, pickles, lettuce, and tomato optional
• Ketchup and mustard optional

Instructions:

Warm up a griddle or cast-iron skillet over high heat

As the meat is heating up, divide it into four equal pieces and roll each one into a ball

Add salt and pepper to each ball

When you put a beef ball on a hot skillet or griddle, use a spatula to quickly press it down hard to make a thin patty

For crispy edges, go for lighter ones

It will take about two to three minutes of cooking before the edges start to turn brown and crisp

For medium-rare to medium-doneness, flip the patty over and cook for another two to three minutes

In the last minute of cooking, cover the pan and put a slice of American cheese on top of each patty

This will melt the cheese

For one minute, toast the burger buns in the pan until they get a little brown

Add toppings like sliced onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard to the burgers if you want

Enjoy your tasty Smashed Burgers while theyre still hot