Ingredients
Ground Beef (90% Fat)
1 lb (454g)
Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp (for onions)
Medium Shallots
2
Low-Moisture Mozzarella
4 slices
Robust Burger Buns
4
Instructions
Gather all ingredients at work station
Grate shallots using a fine grater
Portion beef into four equal quantities
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot
Use 4oz meat portion to smash into 1/4-inch thick disc
Add ambient-temperature butter to the pan for sauté
Cook 3 minutes until a deep golden crust forms
Flip patty using a wide spatula
Place cheese slices on top while cheese melts
Toast buns with direct flame or grill method until golden
Assemble burgers with optional crushed garlic
Notes
Preheated pan must reach 325°F for optimal crust
Cook patties individually to avoid overcrowding
Shallots can be substituted with white onions
Use balsamic glaze as a tangy condiment if available
Buns can be brushed with a little oil to enhance toasting
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg