• Place the ground beef into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Form into 6 balls, just over 6 ounces each.
• Heat your Blackstone to medium-high heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and then the balls of meat.
• Smash down the patties to about a 4” diameter.
• Cook for 3 minutes, until charred.
• Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add a slice of cheese (or two) to each burger. Cover with a dome. Steam until the cheese melts, about 45 seconds.
• Transfer to a plate and allow to rest.
• Turn the heat to medium and brush the Blackstone with the remaining oil.
• Toast the buns, cut side down, until golden brown, about 1 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Place the patties on the buns, Top with the desired fixings and serve immediately.

Grilling Instructions

• Preheat your grill to high heat and place a cast iron skillet on the grates.
• Add the oil and then balls of meat, working in batched if necessary.
• Smash down the patties and cook for 3 minutes.
• Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
• Add the cheese and cover the skillet.  Cook until the cheese melts.
• Transfer to a plate and rest.
• Brush the grates of the grill with the remaining oil and toast the buns, cut side down, for about a minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Place the patties on the buns.
• Top with the desired fixings and serve immediately.