Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 potato burger buns
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 pound ground beef blend of 1/3 ground chuck (1/3 ground sirloin and 1/3 ground round (1 pound ground chuck works well, too.))
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • Favorite toppings and condiments

Instruction

  • Brush a 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet with oil and set it over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. While the skillet heats, form ¼ pound beef into very loose 2-inch thick patties. The meat should barely hold its shape. Generously season one side of the patty with salt & pepper.
  • Butter the inside on the buns and place (buttered-side down) on the hot skillet. Cook just until the buns are nicely toasted (watch closely). Set the buns aside.
  • Increase the heat under the skillet to medium-high and heat the skillet an additional 1 minute.
  • Set two patties, seasoned-side down, on opposite sides in the skillet and firmly press down on them until they are about 4-4½-inches wide and ½-inch thick. Season the top-side of the burgers with salt & pepper.
  • Cook the patties, undisturbed, until the outer edges are dark caramel brown.
  • Flip the burgers and cook 1 minute. Add cheese and cook until desired doneness, about 1 more minute for medium-well. (If you like a medium-rare burger, add the cheese right after flipping the burger and cook just 1 minute.)
  • Set the cooked burgers, cheese side up, on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat the cooking process with the remaining burger patties.
  • Place the burgers on the buns and add your favorite condiments and toppings.
  • Enjoy!