Skillet cheeseburgers, or smash burgers, are quick and easy. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes they are incredibly juicy and full of flavour.
Servings : 4 Burgers Time : 15 Minutes Course : Main Meal
1 Pound lean ground beef
Salt & Pepper
Various toppings
Cheese
Hamburger buns
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Make Meatballs
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Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and form it into meatballs.
Cook the hamburger patties
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Heat a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Place the meatballs in the pan and smash them flat with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and cook 3-4 minutes before flipping.
Add the cheese
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After flipping, season again. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, then add the cheese and allow it to melt slightly.
Assemble the Burgers
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Remove the patties from the skillet. Assemble the burgers as desired with hamburger sauce, lettuce, tomato or other favourite toppings.