Classic Smash Burger

Ingredients

• *600g ground beef (80/20)
• *4 brioche buns
• *4 slices American cheese
• *1 onion, thinly sliced
• *Pickles
• *Ketchup and mustard
• *Salt and pepper
• *Butter for buns

Instructions

1. 1Divide beef into 8 equal balls (about 75g each). Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat a cast-iron skillet or flat griddle to very high heat.
3. 3Place a beef ball on the griddle and immediately smash flat with a sturdy spatula. Cook for 2 minutes until edges are crispy.
4. 4Flip, add cheese to half the patties, and cook 1 more minute.
5. 5Butter and toast the brioche buns on the griddle.
6. 6Stack two patties per bun with onion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.