Texas Burger With Fries Recipe

Name: Billy's Famous Pizzas TEXAS BURGER WITH FRIES Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 4 slice bacon strips, thick-cut; 4 slice American cheese slices; 4 piece onion rings (store-bought or homemade, cooked); 0.5 cup bbq sauce; 2 piece burger buns (brioche or sesame); 2 tbs butter (softened, for toasting buns); 4 slice pickles (optional); 2 leaf lettuce leaves (optional); 2 piece russet potatoes, medium; 4 cup vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tsp kosher salt (for fries); 0.5 tsp paprika (optional)

Inspired by Billy's Famous Pizza

Time1h

Serves2

BBQ sauce, bacon, American cheese, onion ring

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties & Seasoning

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

Toppings & Build

4 slice bacon strips, thick-cut

4 slice American cheese slices

4 piece onion rings (store-bought or homemade, cooked)

1/2 cup bbq sauce

2 piece burger buns (brioche or sesame)

2 tbs butter (softened, for toasting buns)

4 slice pickles (optional)

2 leaf lettuce leaves (optional)

Fries

2 piece russet potatoes, medium

4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

1 tsp kosher salt (for fries)

1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

Method

Burger Patties & Seasoning

Form Patties

Divide the ground beef into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Gently form each portion into a patty about 3/4 to 1 inch thick, making a slight indentation in the center with your thumb to prevent puffing while cooking. Avoid overworking the meat.

Season

Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and black pepper. Lightly brush or sprinkle Worcestershire sauce on one side of each patty (optional) to boost umami.

Fries

Prepare potatoes: scrub the russets clean, peel if desired, and cut into 1/3- to 1/2-inch sticks. Rinse cut fries under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch; then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.

Heat oil: In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 325°F (163°C) for the first blanch/fry. If you do not have a thermometer, heat until oil shimmers and a small piece of potato sizzles gently.

Blanch fry: Fry the potatoes in batches for 3–4 minutes until soft but not colored. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).

Final fry and season: Fry the blanched fries in batches again for 2–3 minutes until golden-brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels, immediately season with kosher salt and paprika while hot. Keep warm in a low oven (200°F / 95°C) until burgers are ready.

Toppings & Build

Cook bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, lay bacon strips in a single layer and cook until crisp, turning as needed, about 6–8 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer to paper towels to drain and keep warm.

Toast buns: Spread softened butter on cut sides of the burger buns. In a clean skillet over medium heat, toast the buns buttered-side down until golden and slightly crisp, about 1–2 minutes. Set aside.

Cook patties: Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot. Add a light brush of neutral oil if needed. Place patties presentation-side down and cook 3–4 minutes without moving to form a crust. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 1 minute of cooking, brush the top of each patty generously with BBQ sauce, then place two slices of American cheese on each patty and cover the pan briefly (30–60 seconds) to melt the cheese and set the sauce.

Assemble burger: Spread a little BBQ sauce on the bottom bun (optional). Place lettuce if using, then the cheesy patty, two bacon strips per burger, two onion rings on top of the bacon, and pickles if desired. Spoon additional BBQ sauce on the top bun and place on top to finish.

Serve: Plate each burger with a generous portion of fries. Offer extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.