Sep 24 2026
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Jo’s Burger Recipe

Inspired by Jo's American Bistro
Time45m
Serves2

All-natural ground beef patty with lettuce and tomato, served with hand cut fries and house made pickles

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Hand-Cut Fries

House Made Pickles

Method

Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patty

    In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form into two equal patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patty

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness is reached.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Burger

    Place the cooked patty on the bottom half of the bun. Top with lettuce and tomato slices, then add the top bun.

Hand-Cut Fries

  1. 4

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into thin strips to form fries.

  2. 5

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato strips in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season with salt.

House Made Pickles

  1. 6

    Prepare the Brine

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 7

    Pickle the Cucumbers

    Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a jar. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers. Add garlic and dill. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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