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The BA Smash Burger

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Ground chuck is a great all-purpose, buy-it-anywhere choice for burgers. But if you want to get ambitious and blend, say, chuck with ground short rib or brisket, we say go for it.

Ingredients

Makes 4

Vegetable oil (for pan)
1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat)
Kosher salt
4 slices American cheese
4 potato rolls, toasted
Ketchup, mayonnaise, shredded iceberg lettuce, and dill pickle slices (for serving)
  1. Step 1

    Heat a cast-iron griddle or large heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (do not form patties).

    Step 2

    Working in batches if needed, place portions on griddle and smash flat with a spatula to form 4"-diameter patties (craggy edges are your friend). Season liberally with salt and cook, undisturbed, until outer edges are brown, about 2 minutes. Flip patties, season with salt, and place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Cook until cheese droops and burgers are medium-rare, about 1 minute.

    Step 3

    Serve patties on rolls with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce, and pickles.

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  • you won't make burgers any other way!

    • jurbaniak51

    • North Tonawanda, New York

    • 7/18/2017

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