Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ pounds 85% lean ground beef
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 slices American cheese
- Neutral vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Kosher salt & ground black pepper (to season)
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Brush lightly with vegetable oil.
- Divide the ground beef into four portions and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Place each portion on the hot griddle, smash into patties (about 5 inches wide), and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until browned; flip and top with cheese. Cook for another 90 seconds.
- Meanwhile, spread softened butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them in a separate skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble by placing cheese-topped patties on toasted bun bottoms, adding your preferred toppings, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISHES
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg