Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

These Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers are the best burgers ever when it comes to being crispy, cheesy, and delicious. The key is to smash the beef patties so that the edges are thin and crispy, and then add creamy American cheese for that classic cheeseburger taste. Any burger lover should try these, they come with a sour burger sauce and fresh toppings.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces ground beef 80% lean
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• Kosher salt
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• Freshly ground black pepper
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• 4 soft hamburger buns
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• 4 slices American cheese
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• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
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• 2 tablespoons ketchup
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• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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• 1/2 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
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• 1/2 cup thinly sliced pickles
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• 1/4 cup finely minced white onion
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Instructions:

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently form them into balls

Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking hot

Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, in the skillet and toast until golden brown

Remove and set aside

Season the beef balls with salt and pepper

Place a portion of beef in the skillet and immediately smash it down with a spatula to form a thin patty

Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges become crispy and brown

Flip the patty and immediately place a slice of American cheese on top

Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your desired level of doneness

Remove the patty and repeat the smashing and cooking process with the remaining beef portions

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard to make the burger sauce

To assemble the burgers, spread the burger sauce on the bottom half of each bun

Top with shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, and minced onion

Place the ultra-smashed cheeseburger patty on top, and then cover with the top half of the bun

Serve immediately and enjoy!