Hamburgers (Tavern Style)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add oil or butter to a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet and place over medium heat.
- Gently divide ground beef into 4 small piles of around 8 ounces each, and then lightly form these into thick patties of around 3 1/2 inches in diameter, like flattened meatballs.
- Season aggressively with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat under skillet to high.
- Put hamburgers into the skillet with plenty of distance between them and allow them to cook, without moving, for approximately 3 minutes.
- Use a spatula to turn hamburgers over.
- If using cheese, lay slices on meat.
- Continue to cook until meat is cooked through, approximately another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove hamburgers from skillet and allow to rest for approximately 5 minutes; meanwhile, toast the buns.
- Place hamburgers on buns and top as desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
215
kcal
11% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).