Start by washing and chopping the lettuce, dicing the tomato, and slicing the onion. Gather all your toppings and place them in bowls for easy access.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Form the ground beef into evenly sized balls (about 4 ounces each).

Season them generously with salt and pepper.

Once the skillet is hot, carefully add the beef balls, spacing them out so they have room to cook.

Using a spatula, firmly press down on each beef ball to flatten them. Let them sizzle for about 3-4 minutes until a nice crust forms on the bottom.

Flip the patties, and immediately place shredded cheddar cheese on top. Allow it to melt while the other side cooks for another 3-4 minutes.

While the beef is cooking, in a separate bowl, add the crumbled burger buns as the base.

Top them with the chopped lettuce, diced tomato, sliced onions, and pickles.

Place the freshly smashed burgers atop your dressed bun base.

Drizzle with ketchup and mustard to your taste.

Allow everyone to dig into their customizable bowls. Don’t forget to snap a photo for the ‘gram!