SMASHED BURGERS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

56 ounces (3 1/2 pounds) ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 slices American cheese
14 small, soft hamburger buns
Serving suggestions: shredded lettuce, pickles and tomatoes

Steps:

Divide the beef into 2-ounce portions and form into balls; you will have 28.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Working in batches, place the beef balls on the surface and use a large spatula to smash them as flat as they can possibly go. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
Flip and immediately place a slice of cheese on half of the patties. Thirty seconds later, transfer the other patties onto the ones with the cheese. Wait a few seconds, then place on the buns. Keep going until you have 14 burgers.
Serve with lettuce, pickles and tomatoes on the side.