Smash Burger Double Cheese (Print Version)
Crispy-edged double patties with cheese, lettuce, and zesty sauce on toasted buns. Ready in minutes.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound 80/20 ground beef
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
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1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, plus additional to taste
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8 slices American cheese
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4 hamburger buns, buttered and toasted
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Shredded lettuce
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Sliced tomatoes
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Pickles
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Sliced onion
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Smashburger sauce
# Steps:
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In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until just incorporated.
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Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal balls, approximately 2 ounces each.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet or flat-top griddle on high until thoroughly hot.
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Place beef balls onto the hot surface and use a burger press or sturdy spatula to smash them very thin.
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Season patties with salt and cracked black pepper. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds, until edges are browned and crisp.
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Flip each patty, season again lightly, and immediately top each with a slice of American cheese.
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Stack two patties together for each burger to create four double cheeseburgers.
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Transfer double patties to toasted buns. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, onion, and Smashburger sauce as desired.
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Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
# Notes:
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Handle the beef mixture as little as possible to prevent dense patties. For best results, use a heavy cast-iron skillet at high heat to achieve crisp edges.