Double Patty Burger

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Divide 1 lb of 80/20 ground beef into 8 equal balls (2 oz each).

2. 2

   Heat a flat griddle or large cast iron skillet over high heat for 4 minutes — ripping hot. Sprinkle each beef ball with salt and pepper just before cooking.

3. 3

   Place 4 balls on the hot griddle. Immediately smash each one flat with a sturdy spatula — about ¼-inch thick. Cook 90 seconds undisturbed.

4. 4

   Flip the patties and immediately top each with a slice of American cheese. Cook 60 seconds for the cheese to melt.

5. 5

   Stack 2 cheese-topped patties together to form a double. Repeat with remaining 4 balls for the second double burger.

6. 6

   Build each double burger: toasted bottom bun with mayo and mustard, lettuce, tomato slice, the stacked double patty, sliced pickles, optional sliced onion, top bun with more sauce. Eat immediately.