State Fair Burger Recipe
Topped with American cheese and fries
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Fries Ingredients
Method
Burger Directions
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patties
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
- 5
Assemble the Burgers
Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each burger bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles, then cover with the top half of the bun.
Fries Directions
- 6
Prepare the Fries
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the French Fries
Carefully add the frozen French fries to the hot oil in batches, and fry according to package directions until golden and crispy.
- 8
Season the Fries
Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste while still hot.