Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and roll into loose balls.
- Season each ball generously with salt and pepper just before cooking.
- Place one ball on the hot surface and smash it down firmly to about half an inch thick. Repeat for remaining balls.
- Cook each patty for three minutes without moving them to form a crust.
- Flip the patties and add cheese if desired, cooking for another minute until melted.
- Serve on buns with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg