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Classic Burger & Fries
Built around ground beef and burger buns -- the method starts by cutting the potatoes into thin fries.
Anchored by ground beef, burger buns and american or cheddar cheese, this American comfort dish starts by cutting the potatoes into thin fries and comes together in about 40 minutes -- the kind of medium recipe that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
A 40-minute cook time that's mostly hands-off simmering or roasting.
A few technique steps to focus on, but nothing that needs special equipment.
Built around ground beef, so the flavor comes from real ingredients, not a spice packet.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20)
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 2 large potatoes, cut into thin fries
- Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles
- 3 tbsp oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Ketchup and mayonnaise
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calculated from this recipe's own ingredient list; treat as an estimate, not a lab measurement.
Method
Cut the potatoes into thin fries and soak in cold water 15 minutes to remove starch, then dry them very well - dry potatoes crisp up.
Toss the fries with 2 tablespoons oil and salt and roast at 425F/220C for 25-30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
Shape the beef into 4 loose patties slightly wider than the buns, with a center dimple. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties 3 minutes, flip, add cheese, and cook 2-3 minutes more until melted.
Toast the buns cut-side down until golden.
Build each burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, the cheeseburger patty, ketchup, and mayo.
Serve with the hot fries.
The step worth not rushing: Cut the potatoes into thin fries and soak in cold water 15 minutes to remove starch, then dry them very well - dry potatoes crisp up.
