Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Burgers
- Preheat the cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls, about 4 ounces each.
- Place the beef balls on the hot skillet and immediately smash them down with a spatula to form thin patties.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until a crust forms, then flip the patties.
- Add a slice of cheese on top of each patty and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Assembling the Burgers
- Toast the burger buns on the skillet until golden brown.
- Place the cooked patties on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard as desired.
- Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use high-quality ground beef and do not overwork the meat when forming the balls.