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Hamburger Basket Recipe

Name: Mariachis de Jaliscos HAMBURGER BASKET Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tbs vegetable oil; 4 each American cheese slices; 4 each hamburger buns; 2 tbs unsalted butter (softened); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup yellow mustard; 4 each leaf lettuce (iceberg or romaine), leaves separated; 1 large tomato; 12 each dill pickle slices; 2 large russet potatoes, peeled or scrubbed; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tsp kosher salt (for fries); 0 to taste salt and pepper (for seasonal adjustment)

Inspired by Mariachis de Jalisco

Time50m

Serves4

Served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard & french fries.

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Ingredients

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Burger

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

1 tbs Tuscany sunflower oil

4 each American cheese slices

4 each hamburger buns

2 tbs unsalted butter (softened)

Toppings & Condiments

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup yellow mustard

4 each leaf lettuce (iceberg or romaine), leaves separated

1 large tomato

12 each dill pickle slices

French Fries

2 large russet potatoes, peeled or scrubbed

4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

1 tsp kosher salt (for fries)

Assembly & garnish

0 to taste salt and pepper (for seasonal adjustment)

Method

Burger

Form patties

Divide the 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently form each portion into a round patty about 3.5 inches in diameter and roughly 3/4 inch thick. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to reduce puffing during cooking.

Season

Season both sides of each patty evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Cook patties

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1 tbs vegetable oil, swirling to coat. When the oil is shimmering and the pan is hot, add the patties without crowding. Cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook 2–3 more minutes for medium doneness. Adjust time 1–2 minutes for desired doneness.

Melt cheese

One minute before patties are finished, place a cheese slice on each patty. Cover the skillet or tent with foil to help the cheese melt, about 30–60 seconds.

Toast buns

While cheese is melting, spread softened butter on cut sides of the hamburger buns. Toast buns, cut-side down, on a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

Toppings & Condiments

Slice the tomato into 4 even slices. Rinse and gently dry the lettuce leaves. Lay out 3 pickle slices per burger. Place mayonnaise and mustard in small serving ramekins or spreaders. If desired, mix a portion of mayo and mustard for a 2:1 ratio burger spread.

French Fries

Prepare potatoes

Cut the 2 large russet potatoes into 1/4–1/2 inch fries. Rinse cut fries under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, then pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels or paper towels.

Heat oil

In a deep heavy pot or Dutch oven, add approximately 4 cups vegetable oil and heat to 325°F (163°C). Use a thermometer to maintain accurate temperature.

First fry

Fry the dried potatoes in batches for 3–4 minutes until just starting to soften but not browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Second fry

Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the blanched fries in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels, then immediately season with kosher salt (about 1 tsp) while hot.

Assembly & serving

On the bottom half of each toasted bun, spread mayonnaise (about 1 tbsp) and/or mustard (about 1 tsp) if not serving on the side. Place a lettuce leaf, then the cheeseburger patty with melted cheese. Add a tomato slice and 3 pickle slices on top. Crown with the top bun.

Arrange each burger on a plate with a generous portion of hot french fries (about 1/2 of the cooked batch per serving). Serve immediately while fries and burgers are hot. Provide extra mayo and mustard on the side as desired.