HAMBURGERS (DINER STYLE)
This is the traditional, griddled hamburger of diners and takeaway spots, smashed thin and cooked crisp on its edges. It is best to cook in a heavy, cast-iron skillet slicked with oil or fat, and not on a grill. For meat, ask a butcher for coarse-ground chuck steak, with at least a 20 percent fat content, or grind your own. Keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook, and try not to handle it with your fingers - use an ice-cream scoop or spoon instead. Plop down a few ounces in the pan, smash it with a spatula, salt it, let it go crisp and flip. Add cheese and get your bun toasted. The process moves quickly.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories weeknight, burgers, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add oil or butter to a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet and place over medium heat. Gently divide ground beef into 8 small piles of around 4 ounces each, and even more gently gather them together into orbs that are about 2 inches in height. Do not form patties.
- Increase heat under skillet to high. Put half the orbs into the skillet with plenty of distance between them and, using a stiff metal spatula, press down on each one to form a burger that is around 4 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook without moving until patties have achieved a deep, burnished crust, a little less than 2 minutes. Use the spatula to scrape free and carefully turn burgers over. If using cheese, lay slices on meat.
- Continue to cook until meat is cooked through, approximately a minute or so longer. Remove burgers from skillet, place on buns and top as desired. Repeat process with remaining burgers. Serving two hamburgers on a single bun is not an outrageous option.
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Tii tyronne
[email protected]I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! The kids especially loved the fact that they could customize their own burgers with different toppings.
Ali A
[email protected]These burgers were just okay. The meat was a little dry, and the buns were a little too dense. I wouldn't make these again.
Nora Hatcher
[email protected]I've made these burgers several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I usually add some cheese and bacon to mine, but they're great even without any toppings.
Mubashir Ullah
[email protected]These burgers were really good! I made them with a few modifications, and they turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and I added some chopped onions and peppers to the meat mixture. I also used whole wheat buns instead of white buns
Tiger Butt
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these burgers were a disaster. The meat was dry and tough, and the buns were soggy. I wouldn't recommend these burgers.
Md Aks
[email protected]These burgers were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
apil bhandari
[email protected]These burgers were a bit of a disappointment. The meat was bland and the buns were dry. I wouldn't recommend these burgers.
Pieter Horn
[email protected]I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! The kids especially loved the fact that they could customize their own burgers with different toppings.
Francheska Alers
[email protected]These burgers were just okay. The meat was a little dry and the buns were a little too dense. I wouldn't make these again.
Phurba Sherpa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of burgers, but these were really good. The meat was cooked perfectly and the buns were soft and fluffy. I would definitely recommend these burgers to anyone.
Amit Kumar
[email protected]These burgers were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them. I made them with a variety of toppings, and everyone found something they liked.
MD Bokkor mia
[email protected]I love these burgers! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I usually add some cheese and bacon to mine, but they are delicious even without any toppings.
Ava Walker
[email protected]These burgers were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.