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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

Half-pound, restaurant quality, perfectly seasoned thick and juicy Cast Iron Skillet Burgers will be your go-to recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: skillet burgers
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 776kcal
Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 10" cast iron skillet 12" cast iron skillet will work too.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 85% ground beef
  • 2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Toppings of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and the skillet on the stove top over medium heat.
  • Divide the ground beef into 4 1/2 pound (8 ounce) portions.
  • Season each portion with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt and form into patties.
  • Melt butter in skillet.
  • Add patties to skillet, 2 at a time.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Do not disturb the patties while cooking.
  • Place the skillet (with the patties in it) in the oven and cook for 10 minutes or until they've reached the desired temperature (160°F).
  • Turn off the oven and add the cheddar cheese slice to each patty and place it back in the warm oven to melt; about 2 minutes.
  • Serve on bun with your favorite condiments.

Nutrition

Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1724mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 6mg

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