Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, gently combine the ground beef and grated cheddar with your hands until fully incorporated. Divide the mixture in half and form each half into a ball.
- Toast your bun if desired. Add your preferred condiments and toppings to the bun so they are ready when the patties are done.
- Turn on your stove's vent hood. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot and smoking. Place the cheesy beef balls into the hot skillet, spacing them apart. Smash each ball with a metal spatula until it is slightly wider than your bun (about 3.5 inches in diameter). Immediately season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 1 minute, then confidently scrape under the patty and flip it. Cook the other side for 45 seconds. Stack the cooked patties on top of each other, place them on the bun, close the burger, and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is a basic guide. Feel free to add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, or a special sauce.