When grilling season is not yet upon us I love to make smash burgers in a cast iron skillet. These are so simple to prepare and so flavorful! Whether you like to serve it over a salad or on a whole wheat bun with all the toppings, any way you slice it, this is damn good!
Serves 4-5
2 lbs lean ground beef (look for a 93% lean beef if you can find it!)
2 tsp canola oil
Salt and Pepper
Cheddar Cheese (optional)
Divide burgers into 1/3 lb balls. Smoosh the tops down slightly and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a cast iron skillet to high heat and add enough canola oil to just coat the pan. Add burgers and with a spatula "smash" down the top until it is the thickness you desire. I like them on the thicker side but not too thick that you can't bite though! Cook for 3 minutes then flip. Cook for 1 minute on other side and if adding cheese do so now. Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes for a medium burger.
I love a Burger salad so serve this on top of a crunchy salad (I even add pickles) with a tart mustard vinaigrette.
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