The BA Smash Burger

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (for pan)
• 1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat)
• Kosher salt
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 potato rolls
• toasted
• Ketchup
• mayonnaise
• shredded iceberg lettuce
• and dill pickle slices (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a cast-iron griddle or large heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes, then lightly brush with vegetable oil.

2. 2

   Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (do not form patties).

3. 3

   Working in batches if needed, place portions on griddle and smash flat with a spatula to form 4"-diameter patties (craggy edges are your friend).

4. 4

   Season liberally with salt and cook, undisturbed, until outer edges are brown, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Flip patties, season with salt, and place a slice of cheese on top of each patty.

6. 6

   Cook until cheese droops and burgers are medium-rare, about 1 minute.

7. 7

   Serve patties on rolls with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce, and pickles.