Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Smash Burgers Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
1 TSP canola oil
1 TSP kosher salt, divided
1/2 TSP coarsely ground pepper, divided
4 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Mayonnaise, sliced American cheese, sliced tomato, dill pickle slices, lettuce, ketchup and yellow mustard

Recipe Instructions:

Place a 9" cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Meanwhile, gently shape beef into 4 balls, shaping just enough to keep together (do not compact).

Increase burner temperature to medium-high; add oil.
Working in batches, add beef.
With a heavy metal spatula, flatten to 1/4- to 1/2" thickness; sprinkle each with 1/8 TSP salt and pepper.
Cook until edges start to brown, about 1-1/2 minutes.
Turn burgers and sprinkle with additional 1/8 TSP salt and pepper.
Cook until well browned and a thermometer reads at least 160 degrees, 1 minute.
Repeat with remaining beef.

Serve burgers on buns with toppings as desired.

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