Step 1

Divide the meat into four equal amounts.

Step 2

Gently press each section into a round patty about ½’’ thick. It’s ok to have jagged edges. You do not want to pick up each section, form a ball and press the meat into a patty because this leads to dry, tough burgers.

Step 3

Season each side of the patties with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Melt butter in the pan.

Step 5

When butter is melted and hot add the patties to the pan.

Step 6

Fry burgers until the surface is browned, about 3 minutes. Flip burger over and cook until it reaches desired doneness, about 2-5 minutes. USDA standards are that burgers should be cooked until they reach the internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Step 7

If you are adding cheese add cheese during the last minute or two of cooking so it melts.

Step 8

Transfer burgers to the plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

While burgers are resting, butter inside of buns and toast them in a frying pan. If using the same pan make sure to wipe grease out before toasting.