Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tsp (6g) sea salt
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (113g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and spread it evenly across the pan, searing undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a deep mahogany crust forms.
- Break the meat apart with a spatula and continue cooking until no pink remains and the edges are crispy.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the sea salt and unsalted butter, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes as the butter foams and glazes the beef.
- Spread the beef into an even layer and sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese across the top.
- Cover the pan with a lid for 60-90 seconds until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling, then remove from heat immediately.