Cast Iron Skillet Burgers
These cast iron skillet burgers are made with 80/20 ground beef and cook right on the stovetop in just a few minutes per side. The hot skillet gives the patties a browned crust while keeping the center juicy.
Servings 4
Calories 443kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 ground chuck
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 Hamburger buns
Optional Topping Ingredients
- Cheese slices or your favorite
- Tomatoes sliced
- Leaf lettuce
- Onion sliced
- Pickles sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently mix the ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Divide the ground beef into four 4-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Make them a bit bigger than the hamburger buns because the burgers will shrink when cooked.
- Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the olive oil. The skillet should be hot enough that the burgers sizzle when they go in, but the oil should not be smoking.
- Add the patties to the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes, or until the bottoms are well browned. Flip the burgers once, add cheese slices if using, and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Check the burgers with an instant-read thermometer. Ground beef should reach 160°F in the center. For the most accurate reading, insert the thermometer sideways into the thickest part of the patty. Do not press down on the burgers with the spatula while they cook.
Building the burgers
- Toast the hamburger buns if desired.
- Place each burger or cheeseburger on a bun and add your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
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Notes
Notes:
- I use 80/20 ground chuck because the extra fat helps keep the burgers juicy.
- Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the patties and how hot your skillet runs. Cook ground beef burgers to 160°F in the center.
- Add any toppings you like, such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
- If your skillet is smaller, cook the burgers in batches so they have room to brown instead of steam.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1386mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 5mg