Cheeseburger And Fries
A cheeseburger and fries is a classic American meal featuring a juicy ground beef patty topped with melted cheese. It's garnished with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions. Accompanied by crispy, fries, this delicious combination is a staple in diners, fast food joints, and home kitchens alike.
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Size Sesame Seed Burger Buns
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 Medium Size Russet Potatoes
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Pickle Slices
- 2 Thick American Cheese Slice
- 1/2 cup Iceberg Lettuce Shredded
- 2 Thick Tomato Slices
- 2 tsp Mustard
- 14 ounces Ground Chuck
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
- 8 cups Peanut Oil
- 2 tsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Diced Onion
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch wide strips.
- Put the strips in a large bowl with warm water and soak for 20 minutes.
- Pour the oil into a Dutch oven and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack on top.
- Drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with paper towels. Add half of the dried potatoes to the hot oil and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Transfer the potatoes to the wire rack to drain. Repeat with the remaining potatoes. Keep the oil at 350°F for the final fry.
- Divide the ground chuck into 4 portions and flatten them into 1/4-inch thick patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the patties and cook without disturbing for 2 to 3 minutes until a brown crust forms around the edges.
- Flip the patties, press down with a spatula to flatten, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Flip again, press down once more, and top each patty with a slice of cheese. Cook for 1 more minute
- While the patties cook, spread mustard and ketchup on the bottom halves of the buns.
- Drizzle hot sauce on the top halves of the buns, then spread mayonnaise over the top and add lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and onions.
- Place one patty on top of another so the cheese sides touch.
- Place each stacked patty onto a top bun and cover with a bottom bun, condiment-side down, also remeber to wrap the burgers in foil.
- Return the fries to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes and drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve immediately with the burgers.