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Hamburger Recipe

Inspired by Bridge View Tavern
Time35m
Serves4

Classic burger: lettuce, tomato, ketchup. Served with fries.

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Ingredients

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Beef Patties

Buns & Condiments

Toppings

Fries

Method

Beef Patties

1

Form patties

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz / 113 g each). Gently shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick and slightly wider than the bun. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to reduce doming while cooking. Do not overwork the meat.

2

Season

Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just before cooking.

3

Cook

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, spreading to coat. When the pan is hot and shimmering, place patties down leaving space between them. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip and cook 2-4 minutes more until desired doneness (about 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F medium, 160°F well done). Remove from pan and let rest on a plate for 3 minutes.

Buns & Condiments

4

Toast buns

While patties rest, spread softened butter on cut sides of buns. Toast them face-down in the same skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly crisp. Alternatively, broil for 30–60 seconds, watching closely.

5

Assemble condiments

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun and ketchup on the top bun (or apply ketchup directly to the patty if you prefer).

Toppings

6

Prepare vegetables

Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch thick rounds. If using red onion, slice into thin rings and separate.

7

Assemble burger

On the bottom toasted bun with mayonnaise, place 1 lettuce leaf, then a cooked beef patty, 1 tomato slice, and a few red onion rings if using. Spread ketchup on the top bun and place it over the patty. Serve immediately.

Fries

8

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread 16 oz frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to help crisp. Bake 18–25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and immediately season with 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.

9

Pan-fry or deep-fry method (optional)

Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry frozen fries in batches for 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel and season with salt while hot.