Smash Burgers *****

I made plain burgers using this recipe.  Delicious!  They stuck to the stainless steel sauté pan, so I switched to a nonstick griddle. 

1½ pounds ButcherBox Ground Beef, defrosted and patted dry

Avocado Oil

Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (do not make into patties) and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.

2. Meanwhile, heat a 10-12" skillet over medium-high heat. 

3. Take the beef portions out of the fridge. Pour in a light slick of oil (about 2 teaspoons) and turn the pan to make sure it gets coated evenly. When hot, place 1 beef portion in the center of the pan and smash it down in the middle with a spatula. Use the spatula to flatten it more, until about ¼-inch thick. Rough edges are good; just try to avoid rips and big cracks. Cook until the bottom sides are well-browned, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then turn the burger over and cook the other side until you’ve reached your desired doneness, about 1 to 2 minutes for medium. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef portions.

4. Top smash burgers with lettuce, tomato, and condiments of your choice. Serve immediately.

Recipe from ButcherBox