Subj : BH&G 3253 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Thu Jul 08 2021 11:16:34 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Copycat Smashed Burgers Categories: Beef, Cheese, Breads Yield: 4 Servings 1/2 ts Oil 1 lb 85% lean ground beef Salt & fresh ground black - pepper 4 sl American cheese 4 Hamburger buns; toasted Assorted toppings Using a paper towel, lightly grease a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil. Heat skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, gently form ground beef into 4 puck-shaped portions, about 2" tall. Generously season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high until skillet begins to smoke. Place pucks in the skillet and firmly press with a stiff metal spatula until patties are about 1/2" thick & 4 1/2" in diameter. Cook about 2 minutes or until a deep brown crust is formed. Using the spatula, carefully but firmly scrape the burgers from the pan and flip. Continue cooking about 1 more minute or until desired doneness is reached. Top with cheese. Transfer burgers to buns and top with desired toppings. Makes: 4 burgers Better Homes & Gardens | July 2015 MM Format by Dave Drum - 25 July 2015 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... "Don't go through life; grow through life." -- Eric Butterworth --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - telnet://tinysbbs.com:3023 (1:229/452) .