🍔 Diner Smash Burgers
Crisp-edged thin patties with melted American cheese on soft buns.
- Time: 20 min
- Serves 4
Method
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking.
- Place a ball of beef on the pan and smash it flat with a sturdy spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook 2 minutes until the edges are crisp, then scrape under and flip.
- Add cheese and cook 30 seconds.
- Toast the buns, spread with sauce and stack with the patty, pickles and onion.
Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.