American Cheese Ground Beef + Brioche Bun

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1

   Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast face-down in a dry pan 60 sec.

2. 2

   Form the beef into 4 loose balls — don't pack them.

3. 3

   Cast iron screaming hot, no oil. Smash each ball flat with a sturdy spatula; season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Don't move for 2-3 min until a deep brown crust forms. Flip, then build.

5. 5

   Lay a slice of American cheese on each patty in the last minute so it melts.

6. 6

   Build: bottom bun → patty with melted cheese → top bun.