00:02This smash burger is about to become your secret weapon for those moments when you need to impress someone but only have 10 minutes to spare.
00:10For the burger, use 4 ounces freshly ground beef chuck, divide it into two 2-ounce balls, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
00:19Then top with one slice of good melting cheese, such as American cheddar or homemade melting cheese.
00:25For assembly, use one soft hamburger roll that is buttered and toasted, and finish with condiments and toppings as desired, including mayonnaise, mustard, shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles.
00:38Prepare the burger bun by placing all desired toppings on the bottom half, and keep it nearby for quick assembly, then divide the 4 ounces of ground beef into two loose 2-ounce balls without packing them tightly.
00:49Preheat a large cast iron or stainless steel pan over high heat for 2 minutes until extremely hot.
00:55Place both beef balls in the pan, and immediately smash them flat with a stiff spatula until very thin and slightly wider than the bun.
01:04Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper and cook undisturbed for about 45 seconds until deeply browned.
01:10Scrape the patties up carefully.
01:12Flip them.
01:13Place the cheese slice on one patty, stack the second patty on top, and remove from heat immediately to allow the cheese to melt from residual heat.
01:21Transfer the stacked patty to the prepared bun and serve immediately while hot and juicy.
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