Description
Crispy, cast-iron seared beef patties with a juicy interior, served on butter-toasted potato buns. This diner-style burger balances a salty crunchy crust with tender meat for a quick gourmet meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
4 potato buns
4 slices American cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat cast-iron skillet 5 minutes on high heat
Form 4 cold beef balls (about 4 oz each)
Press patties flat with thumb before smashing onto skillet
Cook 30 seconds, press firmly, flip once, cook 1-2 minutes
Top with cheese slices and let melt slightly
Toast buns in skillet with butter 30-45 seconds per side
Season patties with salt and pepper, assemble burgers
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for optimal fat content
Work quickly with cold meat to avoid compaction
Cast-iron skillet is essential for heat retention
Brioche buns can substitute potato buns
Omit cheese for non-cheese version
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Easy Grilling Recipes for Summer BBQs
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg